Exclusive Leadership Briefing: Unveiling Aviva’s ‘Skills Ecosystem’
14 Jan 2025
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.
SPEAKER(S): Dan Godfrey, People Strategy & Transformation Director, Aviva PLC
CHAIR: Phil Beach CBE, Chief Executive, Energy & Utility Skills
Professional Plurality – Portfolio & Value Creation – Tim Pointer, Three Hills
21 Jan 2025
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...
SPEAKER(S): Tim Pointer, Operating Partner & Portfolio Chief People Officer, Three Hills
CHAIR: Alexandra Buxton, Culture & Talent Director, Fortnum & Mason
Net Zero and Sustainability Summit
21 Jan 2025
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.
SPEAKER(S): Bill Esterson MP, Labour MP for Sefton Central, Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee Chair, Labour Party | Tracey Walker, Head of Market Analytics, National Grid | Sam Hunt, Director of New Energy, Smart Metering Services
CHAIR: Susan Hooper, Non-Executive Director, Committee Chairman, Uber
How can biodiversity net gain assist you in delivery sustainable developments?
25 Feb 2025
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.
SPEAKER(S): Hannah Langford, Partner - Real Estate & Projects, Devonshires Solicitors | Neil Toner, Senior Consultant, Devonshires Solicitors
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
CSOs Working With the Board
27 Mar 2025
For sustainability leaders, securing board buy-in is essential, but too often, time is lost educating directors on fundamental sustainability concepts rather than driving meaningful action. This session will focus on how Chief Sustainability Officers can strengthen their influence at the board level, ensuring sustainability remains a strategic priority rather than a compliance exercise.
SPEAKER(S): Patricia Rodrigues Jenner, Non-Executive Director, Legal & General Assurance Society Limited, LGAS Audit Committee Member, Legal & General Group Plc | Carl Moxley, Group Climate Director, Legal & General Group Plc | Alastair Brown, Chief Sustainable Finance Officer, Sustainable Markets Initiative
CHAIR: Susanne Chishti, Non-Executive Director & ESG Chair, CAB Payments
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
A Year in as CEO with Craig Scott, CEO of Hill Dickinson LLP – A Liverpool Lunch
01 Apr 2025
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.
SPEAKER(S): Craig Scott, Chief Executive Officer, Hill Dickinson - Liverpool
CHAIR: Oliver Stratton, Chief Executive Officer, Arrow Professional Services
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
Driving growth as a CFO: Lessons Learned
24 Apr 2025
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.
SPEAKER(S): James Goode, Former Group CFO, PA Media Group
CHAIR: Chris Wallis, NED, Element Human
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
The Culture Challenge – Transition Planning and Implementation
30 Apr 2025
Effective transition planning is essential for businesses striving to achieve sustainability goals while embedding lasting cultural change. For sustainability leaders, developing a science-based roadmap is critical to aligning operations with environmental imperatives and ensuring that targets are both credible and achievable.
SPEAKER(S): Venetia Bell, Chief Operating Officer, Clean Air Fund
CHAIR: Richard Nugee, Chief Executive, Scar Free Foundation
What the C-Suite Wants from Legal
08 May 2025
Join us for an engaging and insightful session designed exclusively for Chief Legal Officers (CLOs). This event brings together top leaders from key functions—CHRO, CIO, CFO, COO, and CMO—to share their candid perspectives on what makes a great legal department.
SPEAKER(S): Andrew Marks, Former Chief Information Officer, Tullow Oil | James Lloyd, Former Marketing Director, FTI Consulting | Christiane Schloderer, Board Member, Chief Commercial Officer, Nexsys - One
CHAIR: Karen Glass, Director, Head of In-house Legal & Compliance - General Counsel and Heads of Legal, Marsden Group
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
Why the CMO is the Secret Ingredient in Successful M&A – The North Star
12 Jun 2025
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.
SPEAKER(S): James Lloyd, Director, Global Marketing Activation & Orchestration, The Boston Consulting Group | Simon Case, Founding Partner, Chromatic | Tim Matthews, Partner, Acacia Group
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