As we kick off the new year, it’s a great time to reflect on our successes as well as look forward towards potential and ambition. And yet, when it comes to the role we play as leaders in driving and fostering the future, it can sometimes feel quite daunting, if not overwhelming, when thinking about the world our leadership and businesses operate within...

To kick off the 2025 Programme of PensionChair meetings, our technical partners will talk through what is coming down the line for occupational pension schemes including regulatory changes, emerging risks, and also opportunities. We will be covering a range of topics including Governance, Risk, Covenant, Funding, De-Risking and wider macro-economic and geopolitical issues...

Aviva's people team has created a ground-breaking ‘Skills Ecosystem,’ a transformative approach designed to future-proof their workforce. This initiative leverages cutting-edge technology and strategic partnerships to foster continuous learning, adaptability, and growth within teams.

Senior HR Leaders & CPO's are increasingly becoming passionate about 'professional plurality'; that opportunity to work across different businesses that comes with portfolio careers, consultancy roles and the PE firm Operating Partner role...

Join us this January for the Winmark Net Zero and Sustainability Summit, a premier event that brings together influential leaders from the public and private sectors to address one of the most critical challenges of our time.

We are very excited to be able to invite you to the PensionChair Annual Lunch on 23rd January 2025 which is very kindly hosted by Rothesay. Always a member favourite, we believe this year's lunch will be extra special and we would be delighted if you can join us.

The Strategic Planning Masterclass is designed to equip executives with the skills and knowledge necessary to create, implement, and evaluate effective strategies in various organisational contexts. The module explores how to align strategic objectives with a company's vision, mission, and goals, ensuring that all efforts contribute to sustainable growth and competitive advantage...

With long-term rent settlements remaining a priority for housing providers seeking stability to fund investment in existing stock and delivery of new homes, government decisions to cap or reduce social rents have challenged these efforts over the past 15 years. Now, as the Renters' Rights Bill brings new challenges, it’s more important than ever to understand how to get rents right and secure the maximum regulated increases.

This online 'roundtable' is an opportunity for tax professionals with interests in Africa to discuss common themes, opportunities and challenges that arise from managing the tax affairs of MNEs operating and trading in Africa.

Join Theresa Casey, General Counsel at JD Sports, for an in-depth case study exploring how CLOs can effectively navigate and lead within the evolving landscape of legal and business strategy. This session will unpack strategies for expanding the CLO role beyond traditional boundaries, highlighting the importance of aligning legal leadership with broader organisational goals.

This masterclass is an opportunity for you to access a comprehensive toolkit for achieving high performance and to help you realise your team's true capabilities. As you are also essential to creating the right conditions for a high-performance team we will also look at the leadership that your team needs from you...

The Chief Information Officer and Chief Marketing Officer dynamic has been talked about for a while, but given the recent, digitally driven explosion of consumer data and its critical importance in driving success in the customer journey, it is now imperative for the CIO and CMO to collaborate effectively.

Join us for an interactive workshop that will enable you to distinguish the role of a director from the roles of others involved in the management and oversight of a business. We will explore the link between a director’s duty towards the company and their potential personal liability.

This online session will be an opportunity to hear the latest developments in GMP equalisation and common issues that are arising, based on projects currently in progress. We will hear what can be learned from those projects that could aid streamlining and decision-making for those currently going through or about to embark on the process.

This in-person session for the Dublin Chief Legal Officer Network delves into the core principles of building and sustaining employee-centric teams within legal functions and beyond. It features a compelling case study from Emer Walsh, Chief Legal Officer at Gas Networks Ireland. Emer will detail her organisation's cross-functional talent review, spearheaded by HR, which identified future skills needs, addressed DEI considerations, and culminated in a forward-looking 10-year HR strategy...

Ensuring quality, accessibility, and affordability across all tenures, we recognise that housing is more than just bricks and mortar. The solutions to today’s housing crisis requires innovative thinking and collaboration.

In the last year schemes with more viable covenants have been engaging with the consolidator. This meeting will be an opportunity for those trustees looking at all the end-game options and considering which would be best for their members, to consider Clara as a consolidator in that context. We will hear more from those who were involved directly in recent transactions.  Some of the things they will be talking about will include the decision-making process that the trustees engaging with Clara went through and importantly whether they got the assurance they needed that their members will be more secure. 

Following on from our online agenda setting session in January. This meeting will give members the opportunity to discuss what is becoming a perennial challenge for them, the regulatory burden. How, in practice can you ‘get your arms around’ the large number of things you’ve got to do to be compliant with regulation?

Since 12 February 2024, developments requiring planning permission in England have been subject to the mandatory Government requirement that biodiversity value on site will be left at least 10% better off (with more, or better quality, biodiversity) following the development.

Winmark and CIO-Connect invite you to a two-hour seminar on cyber resilience, focusing on how to make your organisation breach-ready in the face of escalating cyber threats. In 2024, cyberattacks reached unprecedented levels of severity. Examples include United Healthcare’s $22 million ransomware payment, compromising the medical data of over a third of Americans; a ransomware attack on the Port of Seattle halting air travel for a week...

With the EU now requiring Country-by-Country (CbC) reports to be made public, groups will take a renewed look at how to manage tax transparency. The CbC reports can be highly misleading and open to misinterpretation without a careful communications strategy to accompany them. How are groups preparing for this? What are the lessons from Australia which has led the way in adopting public CbCR?

This session will delve into the transformative journey of legal operations, now a cornerstone for modern legal departments. Panellists will provide insights into integrating technology, leveraging data-driven decision-making, and optimizing processes to enhance efficiency and align legal teams with broader business objectives.

Explore the strategies and insights behind agile planning and prioritisation in this case study led session. Featuring Mark Tusveld, GM Nike Value Stores EMEA, and Celia Shen, former Nike Supply Chain and Planning Head, the event provides a deep dive into how a global leader maintains strategic agility while driving business growth.

This intimate gathering will present a valuable opportunity to hear directly from Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, on government's priorities and vision for the sector.

In today’s interconnected world, cyber threats have evolved into one of the most significant risks to organisations. The question is no longer if your organisation will face an attack but when - and how prepared you’ll be. This exclusive cyber security masterclass is designed for business executives, board members, and decision-makers seeking to elevate their strategic oversight of cyber risks, safeguard their organisations, and ensure long-term resilience.

With today's business landscape and pace of change as ardent as ever, now more than ever, 'The Leader' of an organisation needs to be able to focus on identifying and strategically responding to crucial inflection points, requiring decisive leadership and vision.

Trustee liability has become a critical topic as pension schemes face increasing scrutiny and complexity in regulatory requirements. Understanding the risks trustees carry and the mechanisms to safeguard against personal and professional exposure is essential to maintaining confidence and integrity in their roles.

Trends in finance transformation towards the greater use of global business servicing is pushing many in-house tax functions to align their operations towards more centralised models. At the same time, changes in rules governing international tax compliance, such as Pillar II and digital filing requirements, further drive tax functions to adopt more centralised operating models.

The C-Suite & Careers masterclass is the only course of its type. It is a unique careers course and a key element of MBA programmes including Imperial College, University of London. The masterclass is led by John Jeffcock, CEO of Winmark, the UK's leading C-Suite network, and is based on his book 'The Suite Spot: Reaching, Leading and Delivering the C-Suite', described as ‘a powerful source of advice’ by Dame Mary Marsh, NED, HSBC, ‘ and ‘indispensable’ by Peter Cheese, CEO, CIPD.

Andy Ransom will join us to tell the Rentokil Initial story focusing on people, innovation, digital and M&A. Now a FTSE 100 company, Rentokil Initial plc is an organisation that consistently sets itself apart and has won a number of awards as an employer, innovator and digital leader. It has an M&A ‘Deal a Week’ machine and has created TSR of over 500% over the last seven years, taking the company from 160th in the FTSE to FTSE50...

Join us for an insightful and interactive masterclass addressing the business drivers for sustainability and providing examples of successful operations and communications. This session will explore key topics and provide actionable insights for sustainable practices. There will be plenty of group discussion points and opportunities to connect with fellow climate and sustainability supporters.

Rem-Co influence is growing into different areas of organisations, meaning the Rem-Co is a natural place for HR to influence and shape debate, as well as ensure alignment on pay, reward and culture. Winmark and our Executive Search Partner, Green Park, once again invite CPO's and Rem-Co Chairs to an exclusive dinner.

As we mark one year since the introduction of the Regulator of Social Housing’s consumer standards and the Housing Ombudsman’s complaints handing code, it’s time to reflect on the lessons learned and what they mean for the housing sector. This pivotal moment offers an opportunity to evaluate how these regulatory frameworks have influenced housing providers and tenant experiences, and what the future holds as we continue to navigate these changes.

Craig Scott took over as CEO of Hill Dickinson nearly a year ago, a role in which he has hit the ground running, achieving demonstrable success. Winmark invites you to join us for a private lunch, graciously hosted by Hill Dickinson, where Craig will candidly reflects on his transformative first year as CEO of Hill Dickinson LLP.

Data is not just a tool - it's the compass guiding today's most impactful decisions; and in this masterclass, we’ll explore how to harness its power to drive performance, innovation, and measurable success.

A comprehensive grasp of finance is essential for every business leader's success. Understanding the finance function not only leads to informed decision-making but also improves performance, productivity, growth and communications.

For Winmark's third year tackling the topic of 'Leading Multi-Generational Teams', we are proud to be joined by Patrick Dunne and Rebecca Robins, Co-Authors of the recent best-seller, '5 Generations at Work - How We Win Together, for Good'.

Workplace disputes cost British businesses nearly £30bn a year and impact over one-third of the workforce. This highly informative and insightful session will be led by Caroline Sheridan, Executive Coach, CEO and founder of Sheridan Worldwide, leading a global faculty of expert coaches specialising in leadership, executive coaching, inclusion and conflict resolution.

Guided by the expertise of David Roylance, an acclaimed business coach and one of Winmark's faculty, who has the distinction of receiving 5-star feedback, you will be introduced to the essential components of impactful leadership communication...

We're delighted to welcome back Nicole Newbury, Director of Large Business at HMRC. We've converted this briefing from the HMRC large business team back to an IN-PERSON meeting and an opportunity to meet with peers as well as hearing from Nicole and colleagues on a range of topics of relevance to corporate taxpayers.

Join us for an insightful masterclass addressing the urgent issue of climate change and how businesses can respond effectively. This session will provide actionable insights for building your business maturity and resilience to climate change and nature loss.

This Executive to Non-Executive Director masterclass is designed to support senior executives in transitioning to non-executive director (NED) roles. The masterclass will be delivered by John Jeffcock, CEO at Winmark and author of the Financial Times guide on ‘How to become a successful Non-Executive Director’, and Helene Usherwood from Anderson Quigley, who has been recruiting NEDs for the last 14 years.

Transitioning from legal expertise to leading revenue-generating business units presents both challenges and opportunities for today’s General Counsels and Chief Legal Officers. This in-person career-focused session delves into the strategies, skills, and mindset shifts required to evolve from legal leadership to broader business leadership roles.

Join us for a highly interactive masterclass on Modern Marketing Essentials, where Ben Holloway and Angie Beeston will be looking at proven ways to make marketing more meaningful and a driver of long-term success.

Join us for an insightful session, Governing and Harnessing AI – HSBC Case Study, led by Colin Zee, former Global Head of Digital Strategy at HSBC, and chaired by KitPing Au Yeung, a senior leader in AI strategy. Colin will share a compelling case study showcasing his experience with AI governance and implementation at one of the world's leading financial institutions.

Although often unsaid, negotiation and influencing skills are essential if you are going to achieve your objectives whether personal or professional. This interactive masterclass will draw on proven research and practical techniques you can use to gain buy-in and deliver value, even in the face of objections and blockers. Building on your inherent skills, you will learn how to plan your next negotiation using a step-by-step process that will help you, using your natural style, to negotiate and influence effectively and authentically...

The adoption and use of AI is not without challenges. If you or your business have concerns surrounding AI knowledge and expertise, efficacy or application, attending our upcoming half-day Masterclass will be extremely valuable...

Aimed at those aged 18-25, our One Day MBA for Young Adults is a great way to get a grounding in the key tools and concepts of a full MBA and put them in the context of real-world business challenges. Utilising practical exercises and thought leadership, the course is designed to expand your knowledge using the latest insights into business strategy, corporate governance and leadership.

Join us for this masterclass on Blockchain & Metaverse, part of the Deep Tech Leadership Certificate (DTLC).
The session will be led by Dr Stylianos Kampakis, a data science veteran and tokenomics expert who has worked with decision-makers from organisations of all sizes, including the US Navy, Vodafone, and British Land.

As we step into the mid-2020s, it's evident that change is no longer what it used to be. Predictable and stabilising models for change no longer suffice. So, what's the way forward?
Embark on a transformative journey with our Change Leadership Masterclass, a pivotal component of Winmark's People Leadership Certificate. Perry Timms, a Chartered Member of the CIPD, Fellow of the RSA, and HR's No. 1 Most Influential Thinker in 2022, brings over 30 years of change expertise to guide us...

Taking a modern approach to HR is about building a people-centric organisation that adapts to rapid changes in the workplace. It's about embracing technology to enhance employee experiences, drive strategic decision-making, and create a more inclusive and agile work environment.

Join us for an insightful session designed to highlight the importance of understanding social mobility and its profound impact on business and society. This session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to champion breaking this divide.