About Us
The Drawing Board, founded by Ali Bailey, is a consultancy dedicated to making transformative ideas a reality. With extensive experience advising executives, boards, and senior leadership teams across diverse sectors, Ali has shaped strategies, cultures, and businesses to achieve lasting success. The consultancy was born from her passion for impactful work and her vision to engage with a broader range of clients. The Drawing Board offers strategic guidance, business planning, and cultural alignment services, ensuring every organization can thrive in today's dynamic landscape.
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Meet Ali Bailey
At the helm of the consultancy is Ali Bailey, a strategist with a career spanning over two decades. Ali's journey is marked by her impact across various sectors, where she has been the guiding force behind executives, boards, and senior leadership teams, advising them on strategy, purpose, and culture.
Ali's career is characterised by her leadership in organisational change, brand development, and highly regarded campaigns, delivering meaningful impact and have paved the way for significant social change. Her strategic vision, coupled with her ability to navigate the complexities of different fields, has resulted in a track record of success. Ali's expertise extends beyond strategy formulation; she is a coach and mentor at heart, dedicated to guiding individuals and organisations towards achieving their full potential.
The decision to establish a consultancy was a natural progression for Ali, born out of her passion for making a meaningful impact and her desire to work closely with a broader array of clients and organisations. The Drawing Board consultancy is the culmination of her years of experience, offering a unique blend of strategic insight and practical solutions to turn complex problems into compelling stories, strategies and opportunities.
The consultancy is built on the foundation of Ali's core beliefs in the power of purpose-driven leadership and working hand-in-hand with our clients, empowering them to navigate challenges and change with confidence and clarity.

