Alex Smedley

Alex Smedley is a seasoned professional in business continuity and emergency planning, currently serving as the Business Continuity Manager at whg since September 2019, focusing on organisational resilience for a leading housing provider. Prior experience includes serving as a Civil Contingencies Officer for Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, where responsibilities involved enhancing civil resilience across local authorities through training and preparedness exercises. Alex’s background also encompasses work as a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Engineer at Thales, managing logistics for the Ministry of Defence, and developing continuity strategies at CSW Resilience. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Disaster Management and Emergency Planning from Coventry University and a BTEC National Diploma in Uniformed Public Services from Loughborough College. Additionally, Alex holds certifications in water safety management and hostile vehicle mitigation.