Alison Lowe MBE

Alison has been recognised as one of the leading supporters of new generation talent in the creative industries, with experience across the sector from performance to media to fashion. Awarded an MBE for Services to the Fashion Industry in HRH The Queen’s Birthday Honours 2017, Alison was also nominated and awarded as one of the Maserati 100 for 2016 for the support she gives the next generation of creative entrepreneurs. Previously a serial entrepreneur, Alison’s focus is now support for next generation creatives and entrepreneurs, working with UEL to build greater industry partnerships for the School of Arts and Creative Industries to improve graduate outcomes and leading on the development of a new creative sector initiative “Creative Futures”. Alison was a founding member of the Centre for Entrepreneurs, has been a judge for The Great British Entrepreneur Awards for 10 years and has published books with a variety of publishers