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Alice Dewar-Mills

Founder and Commercial Director

After more than 20 years working as a Commercial Director in the corporate world, I realised something crucial: the expertise that helps big companies thrive isn’t just for them. Smaller businesses face the same challenges—navigating contracts, managing risks, and making strategic decisions—but without the resources to hire full-time commercial support. That’s why I founded Looking Glass Solutions.

Looking Glass was created to give growing businesses access to the same high-level commercial guidance as large organisations, without the corporate price tag. Whether you need support for a specific project or ongoing advice, I’m here to help make the complex simple, so you can focus on what matters most—running your business and achieving your goals.

I started my career with a degree in Economics and Politics, which shaped my understanding of both financial systems and human relationships in business. During my placement year at Rolls-Royce, I discovered my passion for commercial strategy and contract management, which became the foundation of my career.

From there, I worked my way up through senior commercial management roles in several corporate companies, eventually becoming a Commercial Director. In this role, I led global teams, navigated complex negotiations, and developed strategies that improved profitability and minimised risk across various industries.

While I loved the challenge of working with major corporations, I began to feel a disconnect. So many smaller, passion-led businesses and startups lacked access to the tools and insights that drive success simply because they couldn’t afford a full-time commercial director. I saw an opportunity to bridge that gap. These businesses are often driven by purpose, creativity, and a vision for something bigger—and they deserve the same level of expertise and strategic support. That’s where Looking Glass Solutions comes in: to help people build businesses that aren’t just profitable but sustainable, meaningful, and aligned with their goals.

Alice Dewar-Mills

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