Alexandra Smyth – Executive Vice President & General Counsel

Alexandra Smyth is the Executive Vice President and General Counsel for the LexisNexis Legal & Professional division of RELX, as well as for the Exhibitions division of RELX. With a career spanning multiple jurisdictions, Alex brings a global perspective, having lived and worked in Greece, Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Her expertise spans corporate law, M&A, and finance, making her a strategic leader in complex legal and business matters.

Since joining RELX in 2012, Alex has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s legal framework. Initially appointed as General Counsel, Corporate and M&A, she led the legal aspects of RELX’s global acquisitions and divestitures. Her role later expanded to include corporate structure transactions and supporting the RELX treasury function, focusing on European and U.S. debt issuances.

In 2020, Alex became General Counsel for RX, and in 2021, she took on the additional role of EVP, Human Resources for the Exhibitions business. In June 2024, she was appointed to her current position as EVP and General Counsel for LexisNexis Legal & Professional and Exhibitions. She also continues to support the RELX treasury function.

Before joining RELX, Alex was a Senior Associate at the global law firm Freshfields and an Associate at Allens in Australia. She holds a Bachelor of Finance and an LLB (Hons) from the University of Melbourne, as well as a Master’s in Banking & Finance (with Distinction) from King’s College London. She is admitted to practice law in Australia, England & Wales, and New York.

Recognized for her leadership and contributions, Alex was named one of Management Today’s “35 Women Under 35” in 2015.

She lives in London where she enjoys spending time with her son and two very large goldendoodles!