To launch our annual programme of In-person meetings, Winmark is proud to announce our 2024 Winter Innovation Summit and Awards Ceremony which is open to all our network members and it would be great if you could be available to join us...

To kick off the 2024 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...

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

Attracting new talent and anticipating future talent needs remains critical to any organisation's growth strategy. Competition for talent remains fierce and even as employers scramble to fill positions, the voluntary quit rate is 25 percent higher than pre-pandemic levels...

Understanding how employees’ brains work is a win-win for organisations. It enables leaders to build cultures, design structures and implement processes that help people become more innovative, productive and engaged, creating lasting benefits both for the organisation and for the employee...

John M Neill CBE is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Unipart Group, a British multinational logistics company, with an annual revenue of £917.3 million...

CLO members are invited to join us for this design-thinking workshop, which aims to identify all the management collateral that a world class Legal function needs...

Cybercrime is a continuous threat to global business, with a recent IBM security report finding that data breaches alone cost UK businesses an average of £3.4 million per breach...

Navigating geo-political issues as a global business can be tricky, especially when economic sanctions are involved. How can business leaders for entities located in affected countries manage the threat to trade posed by sanctions, while also considering their businesses reputation...

Are we sitting on millions of pounds of untapped psychological value? Rory Sutherland believes so, and would like to explain how to create value out of almost nothing!

This will be an in-person lunch for CMO members, kindly hosted by Bird & Bird...

We are delighted to be able to invite you to our Annual PensionChair Burns lunch, very kindly hosted by Rothesay, in the stunning setting of the Crystal Ballroom at the St Ermin's hotel...

Building on our November meeting on the 'future of co-operative compliance', this workshop will focus on dealing with HMRC enquiries and tax disputes...

The first masterclass in the Winmark Deep Tech Leadership Certificate (DTLC) will be the Cyber Security Masterclass led by faculty members Ross Mckerchar, CISO at Sophos and Edward Walton, Deputy CEO at Templar Executives...

There is no clear playbook for businesses to use when seeking to work with or influence the government's agenda. This can lead to difficulties around actors such as regulation, which can affect the growth of private enterprises and as a whole affect growth and innovation in the UK...

Influencer marketing has become a powerful tool for brands and businesses to reach their target audience. As the old saying goes, “Those who tell the stories rule the world,” which means online influencers in today’s digital age...

Like any successful business, a pension scheme needs an effective board. The Pensions Regulator (TPR) encourages Trustee boards to take a critical look at their own performance and believes that effective trusteeship and good governance is the bedrock of any well-run scheme...

CIO members are invited to join us for this design-thinking workshop, which aims to identify all the management collateral that a world class Information Technology function needs...

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

This first meeting of a series on productivity and capacity will focus on what employees need from their leadership, focusing on the psychological aspects of motivation, and what leadership should be focusing on to support their people...

This design-thinking workshop will identify all the management collateral needed by high-performing in-house tax functions in large international groups. What are the documents, templates, policies, process maps, checklists etc that a Head of Tax needs ready to hand to support tax function deliverables?

This meeting will be taking place in Dubai

At this meeting a Panel of experienced Non-Executive Board Directors, many of whom had successful careers as lawyers, will share their thoughts and advice...

Understanding the government's approach to climate change is a key consideration for businesses when determining their own sustainability strategy. They need to know the expected direction of travel to not only better inform their strategy but also to set long-term goals based on as much certainty as possible...

The rapid growth in both the volume of data and the ability to analyse it pushes the management of data high up on the list of senior management responsibilities. Data is an increasingly important strategic asset to be protected and managed for risk, but also leveraged for valuable insights that can drive commercial opportunities...

The UAE has grown in recent years as a centre for corporate HQs and regional offices and as a location for MNE tax functions. Coinciding with this growth, the UAE has introduced a number of tax reforms - most recently with last year’s introduction of a corporate income tax and changes to TP rules...

AI has taken the world by storm over the last few years, with the pace of development lending itself to cross-industry innovation. All sectors stand to benefit from the use of AI technology, and legal is no exception...

Our One Day MBA is a great way to get a grounding in, or refresh your understanding of, the key tools and concepts of a full MBA and put them in the context of real-world business challenges...

How do you ensure you have effective processes to onboard, and reward diverse talent and that you create a positive working environment that makes people want to stay and build their career with you?

The C-Suite Certificate is the only course of its type in the World and a BBC Dragon recommends it to all his investment leaders. It is a unique careers course and a key element of MBA programmes including Imperial College, University of London...

Whether the result of a merger, acquisition, or consolidation of existing businesses - how an integration is approached and executed is key to its success. The cost of getting this wrong can be monumental, however when done right, business integrations can serve to boost efficiency and ensure value is created rather than lost during the process...

To date it has seemed that those schemes that can afford it have been heading for the same exit, an insured solution for their scheme. Current regulatory guidance also suggests schemes should aim to de-risk as soon as possible...

The next meeting in our Liverpool CEO programme will be an in-person lunch, looking at process, implementation, and best practice around CEO succession...

NED remuneration is a complex topic, especially when you have to take into account global, market, and sector trends, factors specific to the organisation as well the stakeholder perspective. For NEDs, remaining independent is also of key concern, especially if equity is brought into question...

This meeting will examine the role of tax in M&A through the lens of Viasat's $7.3bn acquisition of Inmarsat in May 2023. The deal reflects a wider consolidation in the global satellite communications industry...

Professionalisation is one of the biggest focus areas in housing currently, particularly following the Social Housing (Regulation) Act receiving Royal Assent earlier in 2023, which includes mandatory qualifications for managers and new competency standards...

This workshop is an opportunity for you to access a comprehensive toolkit for achieving high performance and to help you to 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...

This meeting is taking place in-person in Hong Kong

Boards, stakeholders and regulators are increasingly asking for more governance assurance. Whilst at the same time business models and technology are evolving rapidly, creating new and additional complexities, all of which need to be appropriately governed...

We would like to bring to your attention a Hong Kong-based in-person meeting and dinner that has been organised in partnership with CIO Connect, that may be of interest to your colleagues in the region...

This is an in-person meeting taking place in Hong Kong

A cyberattack is not just a failure of the IT systems in a company but also a serious risk to the business. Many executives in the C-Suite appreciate this but are not aware of the role they need to play in reducing this risk.

The Capita incident last year highlighted the critical responsibility trustees have as gatekeepers of member information, and even those schemes with cyber response plans in place found them wanting when it came to the actual event...

We are delighted to invite you to a dinner with the Chair of the Winmark CHRO Network, Danielle Harmer who has been Chief People Officer at Aviva Plc since 2020. Danny leads Aviva’s global People and Culture strategy – which aims for all their colleagues to have the skills they need now and for the future...

In housing, customer experience is king. In a post-COVID world, it's crucial. But, to truly master it, we sometimes may need to look outside the sector and learn from the experiences of other sectors...

The sustainability agenda has been a key priority for organisations for many years now and it's importance in terms of brand and consumer perception and employee engagement cannot be understated...

This Deep Tech Leadership Certificate (DTLC) masterclass focuses on Data Leadership . The session will be led by faculty member Dominick Sutton, Chief Data Officer at BoardEx...

The role of the middle manager has become central to most organisations ecosystems and the rise of hybrid working has cemented the importance of the role to overall team productivity. The concern for many organisation is that their middle managers don't have the appropriate training or necessary skills to deliver what is required of them effectively...

We have put together a meeting where members can hear from the experiences of Karon Chapman (Head of Talent Development, Aviva), and Roger Jeynes (Non-Executive Director, Development Bank of Wales) on their experiences of 'next gen' boards and appointing and onboarding younger NEDs...

AI has taken the world by storm over the last few years, with the pace of development lending itself to cross-industry innovation. All sectors stand to benefit from the use of AI technology, and legal is no exception...

Agreeing a strategy for tax is the starting point for managing the tax affairs of a large, complex group. From the strategy all else flows: resourcing; use of advisers; and, perhaps above all, risk management...

As we have seen all too tragically, conflict managed ineffectively can easily turn into destructive behaviour, destroying lives and livelihoods in the process. Yet, in a board and leadership context, if managed well conflict can also be a highly positive force for good...

An exclusive private dinner for Chief HR Officers and Senior Leaders in London, very kindly hosted by Kingsley Napley...

At this webinar, we will be delighted to welcome back Nicole Newbury, Director of Large Business at HRMC. This meeting is an opportunity for members to hear from Nicole on a range of topics of relevance to corporate taxpayers...

You’re invited to an exclusive cross-network session, where attendees can share their perspectives on the evolving role of the Chief Information Officer (CIO). We will discuss how the CIO's relationship with the board has transformed in recent years as well as the CIO's integral role in developing and implementing digital strategies that propel businesses forward...

The scheme surplus was once a mythical idea and is now a plausible future reality for some schemes that different actors seem very keen to get their hands on. As a result, trustee boards find themselves in a challenging position...

The purpose of the summit is to identify what world-class public and private sector relationships should look like. Private sector delegates for this event are invited from the Winmark C-Suite Membership and Public sector delegates from the Public Chairs Forum (PCF) membership...

In an era where organisational resilience is tested, getting to grips with crisis management is not just a skill but a necessity. Explore the challenges of crisis response, admitting fault, and reputation restoration, with Rochdale Borough Housing's story as a guiding narrative...

Join us for an insightful masterclass addressing the urgent issue of climate change and its implications for businesses and society. This session will explore key topics and provide actionable insights for sustainable practices...

The responsibilities of CFOs continue to broaden beyond a core financial focus, to encompass stewardship across broader areas of their organisations’ performance. Increasingly an organisation’s value is measured by the extent to which it delivers for all stakeholders, customers, suppliers, employees and regulators...

What is meant by tax transformation and how does it relate to systems changes in mainstream finance? Are tax departments forever destined to look for opportunities to piggy-back onto wider finance transformations, or, can they drive meaningful change on a standalone basis?

In the current economic and competitive landscape, ensuring your team is operating at its best is more important than ever. Effective GCs must be able to balance internal demand, budget, resourcing, processes and technology, to deliver the optimal solution for the business...

Our One Day MBA is a great way to get a grounding in, or refresh your understanding of, the key tools and concepts of a full MBA and put them in the context of real-world business challenges...

In the dynamic realm of property development, staying ahead is non-negotiable. This training session will provide you with the latest in due dilligence considerations, ensuring you are well-prepared to tackle challenges, make informed decisions, and capitalize on emerging opportunities...

It is impossible to ignore how AI and automated processes can positively change and impact how we drive our businesses forward. And the insights generated from such interaction can only facilitate an even deeper understand of our customers, how and why they interact with certain brands...

We're excited to bring members an exclusive meeting chaired by Karen Glass (Director- Head of In-house Legal & Compliance - General Counsel and Heads of Legal, Marsden) where attendees can hear from Andrew Garard (General Counsel and Company Secretary, Pennon Group) as he covers topics such as setting expectations, resourcing and support, career planning and development, and strategies for helping individuals plan their careers...

The Green Energy market has grown rapidly in recent years, to the point where it has become a large part of many organisations’ sustainability strategy. Despite this, navigating the market can still be difficult...

The C-Suite Certificate is the only course of its type in the World and a BBC Dragon recommends it to all his investment leaders. It is a unique careers course and a key element of MBA programmes including Imperial College, University of London...

The Regulator of Social Housing will be joining Affordable Housing Network members to discuss the findings of the latest Global Accounts Report, which offers an in-depth financial overview of registered providers and serves as a touchstone of how providers are navigating the ever-changing economic conditions and market dynamics...

Our One Day MBA is a great way to get a grounding in, or refresh your understanding of, the key tools and concepts of a full MBA and put them in the context of real-world business challenges...

Our One Day MBA is a great way to get a grounding in, or refresh your understanding of, the key tools and concepts of a full MBA and put them in the context of real-world business challenges...

Where are we on the upcoming election? What might a future Labour government look like? What do business leaders need to be more acutely aware of in this sensitive political environment?

Today’s workforce consists of individuals from five generations, and this shift needs to be acknowledged and considered to maximise the potential of multi-generational workforces in driving organisational growth...

Although often unsaid, negotiation and influencing skills are essential if you are going to achieve your objectives whether personal or professional. This interactive workshop 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...

Globally, C-Suite Executives, including the CLO and General Counsel, face many common compliance and ethics challenges in their businesses, typically ranging from employee engagement, whistleblowing, retaliation, anti-bribery & corruption, and third-parties right through to active analytics, conflicts of interest and the cost of compliance...

This meeting will be an opportunity for EY to walk members through this RT-CDP platform, demonstrating its value in driving a variety of measurable business impacts, such as increased sales, improved client experience, improved buyer segmentation, and improved ROI...

The social housing sector owns more than 4.4 million homes across England, and according to the English Housing Survey, nearly one-third of social renters have considered raising a complaint against their landlord. Of those who did file complaints, almost two-thirds were dissatisfied with the responses they received...

In 2024, sustainable building practices will take centre stage, reflecting COP28's emphasis on decarbonisation and refurbishment over new development and exemplified by the Buildings Breakthrough’s global push for near-zero emission and resilient buildings by 2030...

Join us for an engaging and enlightening masterclass on Governance and Leadership, designed specifically for board members, executives, and individuals aspiring to governance positions...

Blockchain technology has evolved far beyond its origins in cryptocurrencies, and its potential to revolutionise industries and economies cannot be understated. Beyond optimising supply chains and ensuring data security, blockchain carries transformative implications...

Join our Project Management Masterclass, led by Denise Creisson, to uncover why this skill is indispensable to achieving organisational success. This course covers project leadership, managing competing stakeholder demands, applying project management successfully in challenging organisational cultures, and innovations in project management...

The remit of a sustainability department had changed drastically in the last few years. What used to be a largely internal function dedicated to avoiding regulatory fines has turned into a change-focused department...

Our One Day MBA is a great way to get a grounding in, or refresh your understanding of, the key tools and concepts of a full MBA and put them in the context of real-world business challenges.

The Metaverse is not just an abstract concept; it's a tangible shift in how businesses operate and interact in a digital landscape. As we navigate this new reality, equipping yourself with the knowledge to comprehend, strategize, and leverage the Metaverse is paramount...

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...

At this consultative roundtable, Sarah will update PensionChair members on how tPR has changed how they are operating this year and how they intend to interact with the industry in the future...

The C-Suite Certificate is the only course of its type in the World and a BBC Dragon recommends it to all his investment leaders. It is a unique careers course and a key element of MBA programmes including Imperial College, University of London...

In the dynamic business landscape, AI and Machine Learning are business critical tools, not only as technological advances but as strategic necessities. They enable organisations and their leadership to innovate, compete effectively, and drive sustained growth...