Recognised for innovation, market impact, and growth in leadership development

Alchemist, a UK-based learning and development business specialising in leadership development and sales training, today announced it was named to Training Industry’s 2025 Leadership Training Companies Watch List.

The recognition highlights Alchemist’s innovative approach to leadership development and its growing influence in the global market.

 “We’re honoured to be named to this prestigious list,” said Stu Packham, Group CEO at Alchemist. “This recognition reflects our commitment to redefining leadership training—moving beyond traditional models to create immersive, lasting learning experiences. Thank you to our clients for trusting us on this journey and to the Alchemist team for their relentless creativity and dedication.”

Companies on the 2025 Leadership Training Companies Watch List were evaluated based on:

• Variety, depth/thoroughness and quality of programme and service offerings for leadership training.
• Market presence, brand visibility, innovation and impact in the leadership development market.
• Caliber of client portfolio and customer relationships.
• Business performance and growth trajectory.

Packham added, “At Alchemist, we ‘find the other way’—challenging conventional approaches to leadership development. We collaborate closely with clients to design, embed, and sustain learning experiences that empower leaders and teams to succeed in today’s evolving workplace.”

Since its rebrand in 2022, Alchemist has expanded its global leadership and sales training programs, partnering with blue-chip corporations and public sector organisations. Leveraging a proprietary leadership development framework, the challenger brand delivers interactive, experiential learning that drives lasting change.

In 2024, Alchemist secured a major investment from Horizon Capital, fueling expansion. Shortly after, the company acquired RAIN Group, an award-winning U.S.-based sales training firm, strengthening its expertise and market position.

“The 2025 Leadership Training Watch List highlights emerging and specialised leadership development companies that create distinctive learning experiences tailored to both individuals and organisations,” said Danielle Draewell, market & business intelligence manager at Training Industry, Inc. “These companies enhance leadership growth by leveraging a variety of learning methods and technologies, including coaching, virtual and in-person instructor-led training, simulations, assessment tools, microlearning modules and more.”

Learn more about Training Industry’s Watch List: https://trainingindustry.com/top-training-companies/leadership/top-leadership-training-companies

About Alchemist

Headquartered in London UK, Alchemist is a leadership development and sales training company that delivers immersive, experiential, digital and interactive learning for clients across the globe. Known for their client focus and innovative solutions, they create learning experiences which are impactful and memorable. Learn more at thisisalchemist.com.