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HMRC Briefing

02 May 2024

At this webinar, we will be delighted to welcome back Nicole Newbury, Director of Large Business at HRMC. This meeting is an opportunity for members to hear from Nicole on a range of topics of relevance to corporate taxpayers...
SPEAKER(S): Nicole Newbury, Director Large Business, HMRC

Boards, governance & stakeholders
CFO, finance, tax & treasury

Digital Board Series: What do Boards Need From a Modern CIO?

08 May 2024

You’re invited to an exclusive cross-network session, where attendees can share their perspectives on the evolving role of the Chief Information Officer (CIO). We will discuss how the CIO's relationship with the board has transformed in recent years as well as the CIO's integral role in developing and implementing digital strategies that propel businesses forward...
SPEAKER(S): Ian Golding, Group CIO Interim, APEM Group | Nina Tatsiy, CIO EMEA, British American Tobacco | Olu Odeniyi, Cybersec/Digital Advisor & NED, NPBS
CHAIR: John Clarke, Non-Executive Chair, Companies House

Boards, governance & stakeholders
CIO, information security, digital & data
Presidents, chairs & non-executive directors

Unlocking Scheme Surpluses

08 May 2024

The scheme surplus was once a mythical idea and is now a plausible future reality for some schemes that different actors seem very keen to get their hands on. As a result, trustee boards find themselves in a challenging position...
SPEAKER(S): Beth Sheehan, Counsel, Hogan Lovells International | Charlotte Yeates, Senior Associate, Hogan Lovells International | Edward Brown, Partner, Hogan Lovells International
CHAIR: Peter Routledge, Chair of Pension Trustees, Willis Towers Watson Pension Scheme

Boards, governance & stakeholders
Chair of pension trustees

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

Boards, governance & stakeholders
Presidents, chairs & non-executive directors
CLO, ethics, risk, legal & compliance
CMO, marketing, communications & sales
COO, climate, sustainability, supply & procurement
Affordable & social housing
CEO & entrepreneurs
CFO, finance, tax & treasury
CHRO, talent, learning & culture
CIO, information security, digital & data

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

Tech, cyber, data & digital
CFO, finance, tax & treasury

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

Risk, ethics & geopolitics
Affordable & social 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

Climate, sustainability & society
Academies

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

Purpose, values, strategy & culture
CEO & entrepreneurs
CFO, finance, tax & treasury
COO, climate, sustainability, supply & procurement

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

Alignment, change & transformation
CFO, finance, tax & treasury

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)

People, leadership, performance & diversity
CLO, ethics, risk, legal & compliance

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

People, leadership, performance & diversity
Academies

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

Boards, governance & stakeholders
Affordable & social housing

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

Innovation, operations & business models
CFO, finance, tax & treasury

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...

Boards, governance & stakeholders
Chair of pension trustees

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

Tech, cyber, data & digital
CMO, marketing, communications & sales
COO, climate, sustainability, supply & procurement

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...
TRAINER(S): Joanna Mollo, Co-Founder, PitchNinjas | Lucero Tagle, Co-Founder, PitchNinjas

People, leadership, performance & diversity
Academies

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 - General Counsel and Heads of Legal, Marsden Group

Innovation, operations & business models
CLO, ethics, risk, legal & compliance

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

Climate, sustainability & society
COO, climate, sustainability, supply & procurement

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

Boards, governance & stakeholders
Chair of pension trustees

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

People, leadership, performance & diversity
Academies

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

Risk, ethics & geopolitics
Affordable & social housing

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

Purpose, values, strategy & culture
Academies

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

Purpose, values, strategy & culture
Academies

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

Boards, governance & stakeholders
CEO & entrepreneurs

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

Alignment, change & transformation
Presidents, chairs & non-executive directors
CEO & entrepreneurs
CFO, finance, tax & treasury
CHRO, talent, learning & culture
CLO, ethics, risk, legal & compliance
CIO, information security, digital & data
CMO, marketing, communications & sales
COO, climate, sustainability, supply & procurement

‘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

Boards, governance & stakeholders
Chair of pension trustees

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

People, leadership, performance & diversity
CEO & entrepreneurs
CHRO, talent, learning & culture
COO, climate, sustainability, supply & procurement
CMO, marketing, communications & sales
Affordable & social housing

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

People, leadership, performance & diversity
Academies

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

Risk, ethics & geopolitics
CLO, ethics, risk, legal & compliance

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

Innovation, operations & business models
CMO, marketing, communications & sales
COO, climate, sustainability, supply & procurement

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

Alignment, change & transformation
Affordable & social housing

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 partnering & resourcing
COO, climate, sustainability, supply & procurement
Affordable & social housing

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

Boards, governance & stakeholders
Academies

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?
SPEAKER(S): Antoinette Dale Henderson, Founder, Gravitas Programme

People, leadership, performance & diversity
Academies

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

Tech, cyber, data & digital
Academies

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

People, leadership, performance & diversity
Academies

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

Climate, sustainability & society
COO, climate, sustainability, supply & procurement

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

People, leadership, performance & diversity
Academies

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

Tech, cyber, data & digital
Academies

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

People, leadership, performance & diversity
Academies

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

Boards, governance & stakeholders
Chair of pension trustees

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

People, leadership, performance & diversity
Academies

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

Tech, cyber, data & digital
Academies