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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

François Ortalo-Magné is CEO and outgoing Dean of London Business School - returning to the classroom later this year, CEO members are invited to join François for an exclusive lunch...

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?

At this session two experienced Chief Transformation Officers and McKinsey & Co alumni, Dan Zinner and Pedro Cajarabille, will share the good and not so good learning points from multiple transformations...

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...

Join us for a relaxed evening bringing together guests from across Winmark's leadership networks and friendly faces from beyond. Attendees will hear the reflections of our guest speakers...

Are you in London on 16th July? If so do join us on a C-Suite Walk & Talk visiting Green Park and St James's Park as part of National Walking Month...

This session has been designed to enable organisations to take practical steps to reduce their risk of fraud. It will be led by two people who spend their lives minimising fraud, Alex Rothwell, CEO, NHS Counter Fraud Authority and Stephen Peck, Criminal Investigation Advisor, at the Serious Fraud Office (SFO).

This case study-led session will focus on the role of the board: Specifically, how does the board ensure they are you are prepared to respond effectively and minimise the financial, operational, and reputational risk when the worst happens? Also, how does the board ensure that cyber risk is taken seriously by the organisation?

Businesses today can’t rely on the ideas of the past. With 45% of CEOs believing their business’ current path is a road to nowhere*, we need fresh thinking to navigate the many challenges and opportunities that lay before us...

As a growth strategy, mergers and acquisitions have become popular for a variety of reasons, including increased market presence, achieving economies of scale and technology & IP acquisition. However, M&A activity in uncertain times brings several key risks to the forefront for boardrooms, including strategic, financial, regulatory, and talent risks...

Even when CEOs make gender diversity a priority—by setting aspirational goals for the proportion of women in leadership roles, they are often frustrated by a lack of results. Gender bias still present in organizations and in society, disrupts the learning cycle at the heart of becoming a leader. The Winmark CEO & CHRO networks invite you to join us for an exceptional evening of good food and candid conversation, shining a spotlight on 'Women in Leadership', and learnings en route to leadership positions and in role.

Join us for an exclusive session with Charles Mulinder, former Global Head of Change at Fidelity. As a seasoned Transformation leader, Charles spearheaded transformative initiatives that reshaped investment solutions and services worldwide. In this case study-led meeting, he’ll share invaluable lessons learned, practical strategies, and real-world examples from his tenure.

What is ‘Extra-ordinary Leadership' and do you deliver that for your team and organisation with all the day-to-day pressures that you face both personally and professionally?

Winmark invites you to join our Liverpool community for an exclusive in-person lunch on November 26th, graciously hosted by Weightmans Liverpool, to engage in a pivotal discussion on "Shaping the Strategic Direction of Liverpool."

During periods of uncertainty, an organisation requires strong NED leadership to not only ensure everything is on the right track but also encourage management to go for growth, negating the risks and thus gaining a competitive edge over other players in the market.

As AI transforms industries and reshapes the way we live and work, organisations need to find ways to seize the growth opportunities that AI brings, and position themselves as leaders. Intelligent brands must differentiate themselves through their unique thinking, expertise, and insights that help power their clients' success.

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.

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.

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'.