Keeping Pace Amidst Technological Advancements – The CIO/CMO Collaboration
06 Feb 2025
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.
SPEAKER(S): Matt Field, Chief Marketing Officer, Aventum Group | Usha Newland, Former Chief Information Officer, Barclays Bank
CHAIR: Angela Norris, Head of Client Relationships Best Practice, Pinsent Masons
High ROI Strategies For Cyber Resilience (Hong Kong)
25 Feb 2025
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...
SPEAKER(S): Peter Bourke, Non-Executive Director, Nuron| Richard Stagg, Director and Managing Consultant, Handshake Networking
CHAIR: Doug Glen, Executive Director, CIO Connect Hong Kong
Strategic Priorities, Planning and Agility – Nike Case Study
27 Feb 2025
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.
SPEAKER(S): Mark Tusveld, GM Nike Value Stores EMEA - Commercial Leader, Nike | Celia Shen, Senior executive retail & technology, London Business School (LBS)
CHAIR: Vanessa Eastham Fisk, Independent Non-Executive Member, Banque Saudi Fransi
Hybrid Environments and AI Agents – WPP Case Study
31 Mar 2025
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.
SPEAKER(S): Daniel Hulme, Chief AI Officer WPP & CEO, Satalia
CHAIR: John Clarke, Non-Executive Chair, Companies House
Data Democratisation and Self Service
22 Apr 2025
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.
SPEAKER(S): Ranil Boteju, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Lloyds Banking Group | Dicken Doe, Founder, Made of Data
CHAIR: Dominic Redmond, Chief Information Officer, PageGroup | HOST - Will Sargeant, UK General Manager, AND Digital
Geopolitical & Regulatory Tracking – A State Street and A.S Watson Case Study
24 Apr 2025
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.
SPEAKER(S): Shaun Rixon, Head of Regulatory, A.S. Watson | Elliot Hentov, Head of Macro Policy Research, State Street Global Advisors
CHAIR: Sir William Patey, Non-Executive Director, Control Risks
Research Briefing: C-Suite Priorities 2025
29 Apr 2025
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.
SPEAKER(S): Catherine Qi, Head of Research, Winmark
‘5 Generations at Work’ – Leading Multigenerational Teams Pt III
30 Apr 2025
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'.
SPEAKER(S): Rebecca Robins, Organisational Changemaker, Programme leader (Oxford) | Patrick Dunne, Chairman, Boardelta | PANELIST - Yvonne Luu, Director, Purpose Union | PANELIST - Kenza Essalama, Senior Associate, Purpose Union
CHAIR: Dan Richards, Partner - Private Sector, Green Park Executive Search
Building a Data-Driven Organisation. An Aviva Case Study
14 May 2025
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.
SPEAKER(S): Alan Dudley, Head of People Analytics & Insight, Aviva PLC | Jason Foster, CEO, Cynozure
CIO and Business Leadership and Careers
20 May 2025
The role of the CIO has never been more critical or more complex. As technology increasingly shapes business strategy, CIOs must navigate their position within the Executive Committee and the Board, ensuring that technology is represented at the highest levels. This session will provide clarity on what is expected of CIOs today and how they can operate most effectively in an environment that demands both strategic insight and technical leadership...
SPEAKER(S): Myron Hrycyk, NED, Tipton and Coseley Building Society | Dominic Redmond, Chief Information Officer, PageGroup
CHAIR: Ashish Surti, EVP – Chief Digital & Information Officer, Colt Technology Services
Governing and Harnessing AI – HSBC Case Study
25 Jun 2025
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.
SPEAKER(S): Colin Zee, Global AI Programmes, HSBC Bank Plc - Canada Sq
CHAIR: KitPing Au Yeung, Independent Non-Executive Director, IOP Publishing