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.

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.

Data is not just a tool - it's the compass guiding today's most impactful decisions; and in this masterclass, we’ll explore how to harness its power to drive performance, innovation, and measurable success.

Join Helen Barraclough, Group General Counsel and Company Secretary at Smith & Nephew, for an in-depth case study on achieving legal strategic alignment within a global organisation. Helen will share her insights and experiences in aligning the legal function with broader business objectives, navigating challenges, and driving impactful change.

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.

This meeting has been convened at short notice to brief chairs of trustees on the key aspects of the recent guidance on covenant released by the Regulator as it affects them. The guidance comes in the wake of the Funding Code which brought with it the potential for added complexity in dealing with the employer, when for example coming to an agreement on what reasonable affordability is and being required to conclude on the sponsors ability to support risk which will require information to be gleaned from the employer which will then need to scrutinised by trustees.

This Chairs & NED lunch kindly hosted by Cooley is designed for Non-Executive Directors to gain deeper insights into the future of Private Equity and Venture Capital. Our guest speaker, Matthew Sabben-Clare, Chair of the BVCA, will share expert perspectives on market trends, investment strategies, and the evolving role of NEDs in the PE/VC landscape.

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?

This event is part of Dubai Future Foundation AI Week and if you consider the evolution of AI as enhance, transform, reimagine, this is the reimagine element. At this exclusive event you will be sat amongst thought leaders like yourself and there will be no limits to restrict your thinking. Together we will reimagine the top five primary business functions. To inspire you to jump a generation forward in 2025, Winmark is answering the question on whether a ‘one person department’ is viable and how could departments be re-imagined to deliver this.

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.

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.

A comprehensive grasp of finance is essential for every business leader's success. Understanding the finance function not only leads to informed decision-making but also improves performance, productivity, growth and communications.

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'.

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.

Workplace disputes cost British businesses nearly £30bn a year and impact over one-third of the workforce. This highly informative and insightful session will be led by Caroline Sheridan, Executive Coach, CEO and founder of Sheridan Worldwide, leading a global faculty of expert coaches specialising in leadership, executive coaching, inclusion and conflict resolution.

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.

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.

The onus is now on trustees to ensure they have considered all options when agreeing their end-game strategy. With pressure from numerous stakeholders and new developments in the market, this meeting will be an opportunity to ‘fact-check’ the risks and opportunities associated with each option...

Guided by the expertise of David Roylance, an acclaimed business coach and one of Winmark's faculty, who has the distinction of receiving 5-star feedback, you will be introduced to the essential components of impactful leadership communication...

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.

With a weak economy and housing market, housebuilders are likely to prioritise profitability over ambitious building targets. Housing Associations are already operating under significant capacity strains, and the for-profit sector isn’t established enough to take the lead.

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...

Join us for an insightful masterclass addressing the urgent issue of climate change and how businesses can respond effectively. This session will provide actionable insights for building your business maturity and resilience to climate change and nature loss.

This is an exclusive Chairs & NED lunch with Baroness Rona Fairhead, Chair of RS Group and former CEO of the FT Group. She will share her insights on International Markets & Growth. With tariffs looming, shifting global alliances, and evolving trade landscapes, this discussion is both timely and essential. Baroness Fairhead will draw on her extensive leadership experience to explore opportunities and challenges for businesses navigating these changes. Don't miss this chance to gain valuable strategic insights and network with senior executives shaping the future of international trade.

The relationship with the sponsoring employer is one of the most important that the Chair has to manage. Recent developments including the Funding Code and the possibility of unlocking surplus have added new potential flare points between trustees and the sponsoring employer. This meeting will focus on how chairs can ensure the relationship is in the best place possible, while still ensuring that the best interests of members are not compromised.

At this Chairs and NED lunch with Andy Higginson, Group Chair of JD Sports Fashion plc and Chair of the British Retail Consortium, he will discuss The Evolving Consumer & Retail. With the high street under pressure, shifting consumer behaviours, and the rise of new digital platforms, retailers must rapidly adapt to stay competitive. Andy will share insights on how businesses can navigate these challenges, embrace innovation, and remain relevant in a fast-changing market. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert perspectives and network with senior leaders shaping the future of retail.

This Executive to Non-Executive Director masterclass is designed to support senior executives in transitioning to non-executive director (NED) roles. The masterclass will be delivered by John Jeffcock, CEO at Winmark and author of the Financial Times guide on ‘How to become a successful Non-Executive Director’, and Helene Usherwood from Anderson Quigley, who has been recruiting NEDs for the last 14 years.

Transitioning from legal expertise to leading revenue-generating business units presents both challenges and opportunities for today’s General Counsels and Chief Legal Officers. This in-person career-focused session delves into the strategies, skills, and mindset shifts required to evolve from legal leadership to broader business leadership roles.

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 a highly interactive masterclass on Modern Marketing Essentials, where Ben Holloway and Angie Beeston will be looking at proven ways to make marketing more meaningful and a driver of long-term success.

Our guest speaker is David Walmsley, Director of Trusteeship, Administration, and DB Supervision at the Pensions Regulator. David has worked on some of the largest interventions with pension schemes that TPR has been involved in, including BHS. David has also played a key role in the development of policy and guidance, most recently, the new DB Funding Regulations, Code, and accompanying covenant guidance.

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.

Although often unsaid, negotiation and influencing skills are essential if you are going to achieve your objectives whether personal or professional. This interactive masterclass 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...

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, buy-ins etc...

The adoption and use of AI is not without challenges. If you or your business have concerns surrounding AI knowledge and expertise, efficacy or application, attending our upcoming half-day Masterclass will be extremely valuable...

As legal teams face growing workloads and increasing complexity, the ability to leverage data and AI is becoming a key differentiator. But while these technologies promise greater efficiency and insight, their adoption raises critical questions about governance, accuracy, and ethical use.

Aimed at those aged 18-25, our One Day MBA for Young Adults is a great way to get a grounding in the key tools and concepts of a full MBA and put them in the context of real-world business challenges. Utilising practical exercises and thought leadership, the course is designed to expand your knowledge using the latest insights into business strategy, corporate governance and leadership.

Join us for a highly participative and engaging masterclass on the importance of effective Governance to Leadership, and of high-performing Leadership to effective Governance. Participants will explore how the context and practice is changing in relation to both Governance and Leadership across a range of types and sizes of organisations.

We are delighted to be able to invite you to our Affordable Housing Network members lunch with the Deputy Mayor of London, Tom Copley.

In today’s dynamic financial landscape, understanding the interplay between investors, financial markets, and corporate strategy is vital to driving sustainable success and shareholder value. This exclusive masterclass, Investors & Financial Markets, equips business leaders with essential corporate finance knowledge to drive strategic decision-making. Participants will walk away with actionable insights and advanced knowledge to navigate complex financial decisions with confidence and drive value creation through informed oversight of financial performance and strategic initiatives.

Join us for this masterclass on Blockchain & Metaverse, part of the Deep Tech Leadership Certificate (DTLC).
The session will be led by Dr Stylianos Kampakis, a data science veteran and tokenomics expert who has worked with decision-makers from organisations of all sizes, including the US Navy, Vodafone, and British Land.

In the fast-evolving landscape of social housing, mergers and acquisitions have become a defining trend in recent times but what the wider implications are for the sector as a whole? Also, can housing associations adapt to ensure long-term sustainability while maintaining their core mission?

As we step into the mid-2020s, it's evident that change is no longer what it used to be. Predictable and stabilising models for change no longer suffice. So, what's the way forward?
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 to guide us...

Join us at this highly participative and engaging masterclass on the characteristics of high-performing boards and how board practice is changing across a range of types and sizes of organisations. The session will be led by Patrick Dunne OBE, an experienced Chair, author of the award-winning book “Boards” and member of the Higgs review.

At this Chairs & NEDs lunch with Adam Crozier, Chair of BT Group plc and former CEO of ITV plc, we will explore the Tech Trends Every Board Must Address to Stay Ahead. In this Tecade, the future belongs to organizations that lead in technology. With the "Magnificent Seven" tech giants dominating global markets, their combined valuation surpassing $15.5 trillion, businesses must adapt or risk falling behind. Adam will share key insights on how boards can navigate this fast-evolving landscape.

Taking a modern approach to HR is about building a people-centric organisation that adapts to rapid changes in the workplace. It's about embracing technology to enhance employee experiences, drive strategic decision-making, and create a more inclusive and agile work environment.

Join us for an insightful session designed to highlight the importance of understanding social mobility and its profound impact on business and society. This session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to champion breaking this divide.