The new world of work is inherently built off the back of technological advancements. In this new reality, organisations have plenty of opportunities to use tech in order to further their own organisational efficiency. As organisations navigate these increasingly complex digital and physical landscapes, the ability to coordinate across both domains is becoming essential.

This half-day online masterclass is aimed at in-house Heads of Tax and members of tax teams with a specific remit to optimise the tax operating model through technology and transformation. Technology and transformation go hand in hand; focusing on each in isolation is unlikely to deliver the significant results that can be achieved when considered together. Changing people, systems and processes is essential to leverage the benefits of technology, but transformation is hard and has a poor track record.

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.

Data, data, data: it makes the world go round. Despite that fact, core organisational data can still get lost in silos, reducing overall efficiency and preventing collaboration between departments. Beyond this, if your department does not have full ownership and visibility of its data, this can make the issue worse. Recognising this, we have put together an in-depth discussion designed for Chief Information Officers, focusing on how greater access to data and self-service analytics can reshape organisations.

At this in-person roundtable discussion we will hear about recent and contrasting experiences of HMRC audits and assessments, covering how enquiries were initiated, the focus of HMRC and outcomes. Attendees will be able to share experiences under the Chatham House rule helping to inform or refine their own approaches to managing co-operative compliance with HMRC. What’s effective in managing HMRC audits and assessments and what helps avoid them in the first place?

During six years as Group CFO, James helped double PA Media Group's EBITDA. Key to this was delivering a buy-out of the group's DB pension scheme to enable the business to embark on a growth strategy underpinned by diversification and M&A. At the same time, James developed the role of the finance function with broad responsibilities and as a business partner. Through this case study, attendees will be able to explore the evolving role of the CFO as a strategic value driver in the business.

In an increasingly unpredictable global landscape, leaders must navigate shifting geopolitical currents and evolving regulatory frameworks to safeguard their organisations and their workforce. This session brings together seasoned experts to examine how businesses can anticipate risks, adapt strategies, and maintain resilience amid complex external pressures.

Winmark's member-only interactive webinar: Catherine Qi, our Head of Research, will share key insights from our flagship annual report, C-Suite Priorities 2025, which uncovers the top strategic challenges and priorities shaping the C-Suite agenda. This year’s findings demonstrate that our C-Suite network are focusing on four critical pillars: Pursue Economic Growth, Progress AI Governance, Power the Future, and Perform to Transform.

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'.

Succession Planning for a CEO/CFO collaboration involves proactively identifying and developing potential successors for both leadership roles, ensuring a seamless transition of power and maintaining a strong strategic partnership even when one or both executives leave the company.

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.

Aviva's transformative journey offers a compelling blueprint for enterprises seeking to harness the power of data-driven strategies. By reimagining their approach to technology and organizational culture, Aviva has demonstrated how strategic data integration can revolutionize business performance.

In the high-stakes world of mergers and acquisitions, the role of the Chief Marketing Officer is often underestimated but is, in fact, pivotal to post-merger success, particularly in the emerging B2B space. In the high-stakes world of mergers and acquisitions, the role of the Chief Marketing Officer is often underestimated but is, in fact, pivotal to post-merger success, particularly in the emerging B2B space. This exclusive in-person roundtable will explore how CMOs can leverage branding, purpose, and positioning to drive value creation and strategic alignment during M&A integration, including focus on the often-overlooked but high-impact elements of brand integration—beyond just visual identity.

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.