Liz Barclay

Biography

Liz Barclay was the UK鈥檚 Small Business Commissioner (SBC) from July 2021 to June 2025. She has a background in broadcasting and journalism specialising in small business, personal finance and consumer affairs and is author of several business books. She is also chair of the Fair by Design Campaign (to tackle the poverty premium) and was a non-executive director of the Lending Standards Board until April 2024.

Until she took up the role of SBC Liz was a Financial Inclusion Commissioner, an ambassador for Business Debtline, a member of the Fundraising Regulator Standards Board, the Equity Release Council Standards Board, and ran to give small businesses a voice with policy makers.

She worked with boards and small businesses on improving governance, trust and culture, inclusivity, employee engagement, and understanding customer behaviour. She is also a communication and presentation skills coach and chairs national and international conferences.

Previous roles in government

  • Small Business Commissioner