Principal Post: In Brief with Dame Alison Rose | Feature Interview
- Lindsey Schlandt
- May 21
- 1 min read
PRINCIPALPOST.COM — Dame Alison Rose—trailblazing former CEO of NatWest and current senior strategic adviser at Charterhouse and Mishcon de Reya—brings a clear purpose to every stage of her career: reshaping finance to be more inclusive, ethical, and driven by impact. In this thoughtful Q&A, she reflects on her journey, from her psychology classes at Durham to leading one of the UK’s biggest banks through transformation.
Now focused on supporting female entrepreneurship and organizational growth, she champions access to mentorship and funding for underrepresented leaders. Her guiding principle? Leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about listening and building trust.
Alison names becoming NatWest’s first female CEO as her biggest leap and most unforgettable day. She credits empathetic senior colleagues with shaping her own leadership style, and believes the most fulfilling business relationships are collaborative, transparent, and anchored in shared purpose.
From a childhood fascination with detective work to a personal mission rooted in positive change, Dame Alison Rose continues to challenge norms, break barriers, and advocate for a more inclusive future—one thoughtful decision at a time.
