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Alex Depledge
Alex Depledge, a seasoned tech entrepreneur and the CEO of Resi.co.uk, stands at the helm of the UK's most extensive residential architectural firm. Resi.co.uk is a trailblazer in the PropTech industry, dedicated to assisting UK homeowners in their home renovation and extension projects. Before her tenure at Resi.co.uk, Alex founded Hassle.com, the largest domestic cleaning marketplace in Europe, which she successfully sold for over £20 million.
About Alex Depledge
Resi, under Alex Depledge’s leadership, has revolutionised the architectural sector, providing comprehensive services to over 4000 UK homeowners, ranging from design and contractor networking to home financing. By digitising the entire home building and renovation process, Resi has managed to double productivity and cut lead times to site by half.
During her time as CEO of Hassle.com, Alex was instrumental in growing the business from its infancy to a turnover of over £8m in less than two years. She masterminded and implemented the expansion of Hassle.com from a single city to seven across four European countries. Hassle.com’s innovative model, which allowed cleaners to bid for jobs and maintain a direct relationship with customers, was a game-changer across all markets.
Beyond her entrepreneurial achievements, Alex served a four-year term on the board of London LEAP, presided over by the Mayor of London. This board oversees investments exceeding £100m into London’s culture and communities. In this capacity, Alex provided strategic advice and critical analysis for key initiatives, including the London C-19 Recovery Programme. She also held a non-executive directorship at Edited, a fashion analytics software utilised by top retailers in the US and Europe, including Inditex and Arcadia.
Further to her business accomplishments, Alex is a regular commentator on TV and radio, holds a board position at Persimmon Homes, and has been the recipient of numerous awards. These include the Emerging Technology Scale-up 2022 at the Enterprise Awards, The Barclay’s Entrepreneur Award for Start-Up of the Year 2020, and she was honored with an MBE for her contributions to the Sharing Economy in 2016. Her impressive track record makes her an exceptional keynote speaker.
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