The Public Private Sector Summit
14 May 2024
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...
SPEAKER(S): Helen Pitcher OBE, Independent Non-Executive Director, C&C Group | John Jeffcock, CEO, Winmark | Christopher Hodges OBE, Emeritus Professor of Justice Systems, University of Oxford | Dominic Johnson CBE, Minister for Investment, Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
CHAIR: Rosemary Martin, Group General Counsel, Vodafone group | Phil Beach CBE, Chief Executive, Energy & Utility Skills | Nick Lakin, Group Director of Corporate Affairs, Kingfisher | Matthew Bailes, CEO, Paradigm Housing Group | Jane Frost CBE, Chief Executive Officer, Market Research Society | John Kimmance, Managing Director National Mapping Service, Ordnance Survey
Loctax Workflow Online Demo with Case Study
15 May 2024
Loctax has been making waves in the market with its compliance, risk and governance platform. CEO Stevi Frooninckx will demonstrate the solution, accompanied by a client to talk about how they use it...
SPEAKER(S): Elliot Haynes, Tax Director, Clearbell Capital
CHAIR: Stevi Frooninckx, CEO/CTO, Loctax
Crisis Management: Best Practice and Taking Back Control of the Narrative
16 May 2024
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...
SPEAKER(S): Amanda Newton, CEO, Rochdale Boroughwide Housing
CHAIR: Matt Rhodes, Director of Communications & Public Affairs, Hyde Housing
Business Leadership Certificate: Climate Change & Sustainability
17 May 2024
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...
TRAINER(S): Suzanne Wise, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, JTI UK
Chief value Officer – The Evolution of the CFO
22 May 2024
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...
SPEAKER(S): Alistair Roman, Former Group Finance Director, The Post Office | Clive Webb, Senior Insights Manager, ACCA
CHAIR: Mike Aspinall, Chief Financial Officer, CyberSmart Ltd
Optimising the Legal Team
23 May 2024
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...
SPEAKER(S): Alexis Alexander, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, Liberis Group | Maria Passemard, Global Head of Legal Operations, Johnson Matthey
CHAIR: Peter Hogan, Senior Lawyer, Head of Operational Effectiveness - Legal, Allied Irish Bank (AIB)
Tax and Finance Transformation
23 May 2024
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?
SPEAKER(S): Adam Eagers, Group Tax Director (Europe), A.S. Watson | Ross Philpott, Head of Indirect Tax (Europe), A.S. Watson
CHAIR: Sandy Markwick, C-Suite Director, Winmark
Business Leadership Certificate: One Day MBA
06 Jun 2024
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...
TRAINER(S): John Jeffcock, CEO, Winmark Global
Property Development Due Dilligence
10 Jun 2024
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...
SPEAKER(S): Krissun Soodin, Partner, Real Estate Projects, Devonshires Solicitors | Lucy Vannet, Solicitor, Devonshires Solicitors
Innovating in response to Pillar II
11 Jun 2024
How are groups responding to the data, reporting and controls complexities associated with the OECD’s BEPS Pillar II rules? Attendees will hear about an initiative at Swiss Re. to calculate the related income, taxes and Effective Tax Rate on a jurisdictional basis across the group...
SPEAKER(S): Andrew Miller, Head Tax EMEA & Direct Tax Operations, Swiss Re Management Ltd | Nadine Massaro, Tax DOO & Projects, Swiss Re Management Ltd
CHAIR: Chris Danes, Tax Partner, MHA
Small Schemes Roundtable
12 Jun 2024
This roundtable has been organised at the request of members to provide an opportunity for chairs of smaller schemes that have very limited resources to get together. Delegates will have the opportunity to share their specific challenges and consider options and solutions that are open to them...
The AI Paradox – Why the personal touch is still key
13 Jun 2024
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...
SPEAKER(S): Katrien Grobler, Founder, AI KAT | Kate Cox, Chief Marketing Officer, BrightBid
Lunch & Learn: Taboo Talks: Navigating Sensitive Conversations
13 Jun 2024
Whether you’re consulting with employees or preparing to discuss poor performance, sensitive conversations are inevitable within business. What approach do you take? What do you say?
This lunch & learn on "Taboo Talks" will empower leaders to tackle sensitive topics with courage and finesse, fostering a culture of inclusivity and ethical leadership...
This lunch & learn on "Taboo Talks" will empower leaders to tackle sensitive topics with courage and finesse, fostering a culture of inclusivity and ethical leadership...
TRAINER(S): Joanna Mollo, Co-Founder, PitchNinjas | Lucero Tagle, Co-Founder, PitchNinjas
The Pennon Legal Department Academy
14 Jun 2024
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...
SPEAKER(S): Andrew Garard, General Counsel and Company Secretary, Pennon Group
CHAIR: Karen Glass, Director, Head of In-house Legal & Compliance Search - General Counsel and Heads of Legal, Marsden Group
Green Energy Buying and Certifications
18 Jun 2024
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...
CHAIR: Sarah Fairhurst, Independent Non-Executive Director, Equis Development PTE
Managing Illiquids Effectively
19 Jun 2024
Mature schemes have had to pay particular attention to the liquidity of their portfolio in recent years and trustees are still working through their revised approach. This brings added scrutiny to Illiquid portfolios...
SPEAKER(S): Sammy Cooper-Smith, Business Development, Rothesay
CHAIR: Alan Baker, Director, Law Debenture
A Date with the Regulator of Social Housing – Global Accounts Report and What it means for the Sector
20 Jun 2024
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...
SPEAKER(S): Jonathan Walters, Deputy Chief Executive, Regulator of Social Housing
CHAIR: Elizabeth Froude, Group Chief Executive, Platform Housing Group Limited
The C-Suite Certificate
20 Jun 2024
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...
TRAINER(S): John Jeffcock, CEO, Winmark Global
One Day MBA – Part One (USA)
25 Jun 2024
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...
TRAINER(S): John Jeffcock, CEO, Winmark Global
One Day MBA – Part Two (USA)
26 Jun 2024
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...
TRAINER(S): John Jeffcock, CEO, Winmark Global
Labouring for Change: A Liverpool Dinner with Bill Esterson, MP
27 Jun 2024
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?
SPEAKER(S): Bill Esterson, Labour MP for Sefton Central and Shadow Transport (Roads) Minister, Labour Party
EBITDA Growth Through Transformational Change
02 Jul 2024
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...
SPEAKER(S): Dan Zinner, Commercial Transformation Director, Manchester Airports Group (MAG) | Pedro Cajarabille, Chief Transformation Officer, McKinsey & Company
CHAIR: John Clarke Non-Executive Chair Companies House
‘Date with Louise Davey’, Director of Regulatory Policy, Analysis & Advice, TPR
03 Jul 2024
Our roundtable before we break for the summer, is an in-depth 'date with' roundtable with Louise Davey. This is a great opportunity to get a greater understanding of the rationale of regulatory policy recently issued and in development as well as the future direction of travel...
SPEAKER(S): Louise Davey, Director of Regulatory Policy, Analysis, and Advice, The Pensions Regulator
Leading Multi-Generational Teams: Part II
03 Jul 2024
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...
SPEAKER(S): Rebecca Robins, Global Chief Learning and Culture Officer, Interbrand | Adese Okojie, CEO & Founder, Black Woman in HR
People Leadership Certificate: Influencing & Negotiating Skills
04 Jul 2024
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...
TRAINER(S): Vik Kumar, iOpener Institute
Sustainability Resilience and Audits
10 Jul 2024
How resilient is your organisation to changes in sustainability regulation? How can you assess and test this resilience? These are important questions, and the cost to the business of getting them wrong can be great...
SPEAKER(S): Asif Din, Sustainability Director, Perkins&Will
CHAIR: Vicky Moffatt, Chief Executive, Chapter Zero
What life expectancy trends mean for your scheme
10 Jul 2024
At this meeting, you will get an update on recent trends in mortality and the latest life expectancy projections and what this may mean for your scheme in terms of assumption setting. We will also discuss the implications from a transactions perspective, for example on longevity pricing and what this means for longevity swaps...
SPEAKER(S): Stephen Caine, Director, WTW | Cobus Daneel, Consulting Actuary, WTW | Shelly Beard, Bulk Annuity and Longevity Hedging specialist, WTW
CHAIR: Martin Bell, Senior Consultant, WTW
The Unconventional Compliance Officer
11 Jul 2024
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...
SPEAKER(S): David Kemp, Group Head of Compliance, GAM | Keith Read, Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer and Independent Advisor
CHAIR: Mark Schreiber, Head of Investigations, Global Compliance Investigations & Whistleblowing Advisory Member
2024 PensionChair Remuneration Survey Launch
18 Jul 2024
Our annual remuneration survey of Pension Fund Chairs and Trustees is designed to help you benchmark your scheme...
SPEAKER(S): Jenny Gibbons, Head of Trustee Governance Consulting, WTW | John Madden, Research Director, Winmark | Nicci van Dyk, Senior Director, Benefits, WTW
“A date with” Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP
05 Sep 2024
Labour MP Sir Stephen Timms, Chair of the Work and Pensions Select Committee, has been privy to a diverse array of opinions on Trusteeship and regulation as well as the direction of travel of occupational pensions more generally. This meeting presents an excellent opportunity to hear his perspective...
SPEAKER(S): Stephen Timms, Labour MP for East Ham, The House of Commons
EY on Connected B2B Data: Industrialising client-centricity at scale
10 Sep 2024
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...
SPEAKER(S): Juliet Machan, Director, Global Audience & Measurement, EY
Preparing for Housing Inspections – Learning from the Pilots
12 Sep 2024
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...
SPEAKER(S): Gill Butler, Chief Officer, Folkstone & Hythe District Council
Ensuring sustainability is central to your real estate agenda
17 Sep 2024
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...
SPEAKER(S): Matt Lally, Director | Cities, Planning & Design, Arup | Simon Hodson, Sustainability Lead - Residential & Living, JLL
CHAIR: Shaun McCarthy OBE, Chair, Supply Chain Sustainability School
Business Leadership Certificate: Governance and Leadership
20 Sep 2024
Join us for an engaging and enlightening masterclass on Governance and Leadership, designed specifically for board members, executives, and individuals aspiring to governance positions...
TRAINER(S): Andrew Kakabadse, Professor of Governance & Leadership, Henley Business School
Lunch & Learn: Leading with Gravitas
25 Sep 2024
What does it take to command respect with colleagues, teams and stakeholders?
Gravitas is an invaluable quality for leaders who want to be taken seriously and need to get their voice heard. But what is gravitas, and how can you enhance it in yourself, while retaining your authenticity?
Gravitas is an invaluable quality for leaders who want to be taken seriously and need to get their voice heard. But what is gravitas, and how can you enhance it in yourself, while retaining your authenticity?
SPEAKER(S): Antoinette Dale Henderson, Founder, Gravitas Programme
Deep Tech Leadership Certificate: Blockchain Masterclass
27 Sep 2024
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...
TRAINER(S): Stylianos Kampakis, AI and Data expert/Chartered statistician/Tokenomics expert, The Tesseract academy
People Leadership Certificate: Project Management
01 Oct 2024
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...
TRAINER(S): Denise Creisson, Head of People & Organisational Development, Kugali
Sustainability Functions and Challenges: A People and Action Focus
10 Oct 2024
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...
SPEAKER(S): Nina Buttle, Partner - Page Executive Financial Services, Page Executive
CHAIR: Suzanne Wise, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, JTI UK
Business Leadership Certificate: One Day MBA
11 Oct 2024
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.
TRAINER(S): John Jeffcock, CEO, Winmark Global
Deep Tech Leadership Certificate: Metaverse Masterclass
18 Oct 2024
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...
TRAINER(S): Stylianos Kampakis, AI and Data expert/Chartered statistician/Tokenomics expert, The Tesseract academy
People Leadership Certificate: Change Leadership
06 Nov 2024
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...
TRAINER(S): Perry Timms, Founder and Chief Energy Officer, People & Transformational HR Lts
Date with Sarah Smart: Working effectively with tPR
14 Nov 2024
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...
SPEAKER(S): Sarah Smart, Chair, The Pensions Regulator
CHAIR: Jenny Gibbons, Head of Trustee Governance Consulting, WTW
The C-Suite Certificate
22 Nov 2024
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...
TRAINER(S): John Jeffcock, CEO, Winmark Global
Deep Tech Leadership Certificate: AI & Machine Learning
06 Dec 2024
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...
TRAINER(S): Manuel Leon Urrutia, Lecturer in Web and Internet Science, University of Southampton