LeaderFest Interviewees

Teresa Boughey - CEO & Founder of Jungle HR and Inclusion 247

Teresa Boughey  is a National Award Winning commercially versatile strategic Thought-Leader, Board Director and Non-Executive Director. Her experience spans over 25 years and has been gained across FTSE 100 & FTSE 250 Companies. She has a proven, consistent track record of working with Executive Boards and Leadership teams to deliver business transformation through and with people and to create inclusive workplace cultures.

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Luke Mead - Tech Entrepreneur - Non-Executive Director

Luke’s passion for technology began in childhood, long before formal education could catch his interest. While school saw him more often in trouble than engaged, his talent was clear—his Year 4 report even noted, “Luke has outstanding computer skills.”

At 15, he launched a PC repair business alongside a dishwashing job, using a creative (and costly) method to print thousands of promotional leaflets at school. Despite failing his A-Levels (three U grades and an E), his focus was firmly on business, expanding from home PC repairs to IT support for local firms.

In 2010, at just 19, Luke secured a £7,500 loan—under the guise of buying a car—to start LMS Computer Services Ltd. What began as a small venture grew into a thriving firm with 30 staff, multi-million-pound revenue, and a global client base in IT, cybersecurity, and cloud services.

In 2023, aged 32, he sold LMS as part of a strategic acquisition. Now, he shares his expertise as a non-executive director, investor, and advisor, helping businesses grow. When not supporting clients, he enjoys travelling and time with his young family.

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Lee Wilmshurst - Founder and Managing Director of Steel Build Ltd

Lee (MD2MD Member) is currently MD of Steel Build Ltd and MD of Steel Build training school, a Pro Qual accredited NVQ training centre. Under Lee’s leadership since 2007, Steel Build thrived, overcoming recession and COVID challenges whilst maintaining healthy margins. Utilising a digital platform to create automated processes, analysing P&L accounts and a restructure, Lee has managed to support a high street gym to increase their Net profits by 400%. Awards, including Supply Chain Partner of the Year, showcase Lee’s commitment to excellence.

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