Alex Fleming joined The Adecco Group directly out of university in 1997 as a recruitment consultant, and worked her way up to her current role as country head and president of Staffing and Solutions, UK & Ireland, where she drives strategic direction, innovation and new growth opportunities. In July 2019, she was awarded a place as corporate director on the REC council. She’s also been championing diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and is a strong advocate for bridging the gap between education and work by introducing young people to the workplace from an early age and partnering with educational establishments.