Our Research Forum involves the people leading the way in research for businesswithoutboundaries, starting with our Founding Chair.

Michelle Lestas MBA

Executive Chair MENTupLEADup® I Founder the Leadership Growth Index® I Internationally Recognised for Advancing Business Growth & Economic Impact I Published Author I NED I TEDx Speaker I Board Member AICC TSAB

Michelle has dedicated her career to supporting business leaders navigate periods of challenge, scale and change. Today, her focus is not simply on developing leaders, but creating equality of opportunity in SME leadership. Michelle has a simple ambition: “To create a world where leadership capability is recognised as one of the most powerful drivers of business success, organisational performance and economic prosperity.”

Angharad Lloyd Beynon

Head of Policy and Sales, VTCT Skills I Liveryman, Worshipful Livery Company of Wales I Board Member, Coleg Sir Gâr I Co-Chair, Federation of Awarding Bodies Scotland

Angharad Lloyd Beynon contributes to VTCT Skills’ mission of enabling individuals and organisations to realise their potential through skills development, knowledge acquisition and lifelong learning. In her role, Angharad works closely with key stakeholders across the devolved nations to support effective policy engagement and strategic growth.

Angharad is the Co-Chair of the Federation of Awarding Bodies Scotland and a member of the Urdd’s Strategic Board for Sport and Apprenticeships.

Angharad is a volunteer with businesswithoutboundaries, bringing many years’ experience of skills training and support to our research team.

Dr Finn Lestas

Qualified Doctor, NHS I Medical Researcher I National Conference Speaker I Volunteer, businesswithoutboundaries

Dr Finn Lestas is a qualified doctor with wide medical experience in the NHS. He has worked on a number of research papers within the medical sector and has presented at national conferences.

Finn volunteers with businesswithoutboundaries, bringing an important research perspective to the team.