Lesley Crisp

Lesley Crisp is an experienced professional in economic development and project management, currently serving as the Principal Economic Development Officer at Hertsmere Borough Council since October 2020. Crisp has a longstanding entrepreneurial background as the Owner/Manager of Trans-Script since 1990, overseeing a team of 70 freelance translators and managing all project and marketing operations. Previously, Crisp held the role of Assistant Team Leader in the Economic Wellbeing Team at Dacorum Borough Council, where the focus was on supporting startup businesses through incubation. Experience also includes a tenure as a Business Advisor and PRINCE2® Practitioner at Business Link East, achieving a 100% customer satisfaction rating. Early career roles include Data Encryption Specialist positions at Irving Trust Company in New York and Case Computers plc, as well as a Systems Analyst role at Data Innovation Ltd, and programming experience at GEC Computers. Education includes attendance at the City of London School for Girls.