Mind the Governance Gap – Business Continuity Planning
We are pleased to invite you to an in-person discussion with the PensionChair network focused on Business Continuity Planning – recognised by TPR and trustees as an essential component of an effective risk management framework.
For Chairs looking to strengthen their approach to continuity planning, resilience, and oversight, this session will provide a valuable forum to identify where there are gaps in their current approaches and the remit of responsibilities and activities that should be covered in a BCP.
This will be an interactive session designed to encourage discussion, share specific and practical examples, and support trustees in enhancing their scheme’s resilience and governance practices. We very much hope you can join us.
Please find and more and register using the link below.
SPEAKERS
Mat Backus, Pension Risk Specialist, WTW | Joe Smith, Senior Director, Retirement, Human Capital and Benefits, WTW
What makes an award-winning tax team? The Story of M&S and Crisis Management
In 2025, Marks & Spencer was targeted in a cyber-attack that significantly interrupted operations, impacting the group’s financials and share price. Tax played a crucial role in helping the group get through the crisis and rebound strongly, particularly through cash management. The episode highlights the importance, during challenging times, of being able to draw on strong relationships developed through good business partnering practice.
Leading the Finance Department, Strategic Planning, Governance & Risk
This Masterclass is part of the Global CFO Academy and is delivered in collaboration with Bayes Business School, London.
This masterclass examines how CFOs can lead finance departments that deliver disciplined governance while actively shaping strategic direction. As expectations on finance continue to expand, the CFO must ensure the function is structured for control, clarity and performance — while enabling forward-looking planning and enterprise growth. The session focuses on building a finance capability that underpins effective strategic planning, strengthens governance frameworks, and enhances organisational credibility. Topics include:
• The CFO’s leadership role in strategy and governance
• Structuring the finance function for control, insight and impact
• Integrating financial planning with enterprise strategy
• Strengthening governance, risk oversight and accountability
• Developing capability, succession and leadership depth
• Budgeting and resource allocation aligned to strategic priorities
Designed for CFOs seeking to lead high-performing finance departments with authority, discipline and long-term impact.
This is for Global CFO Academy Delegates only, to find out more or become involved please contact Sandy Markwick (sandy.markwick@winmarkglobal.com)
SPEAKERS
Paul Sheriff, COO/CFO, New Day | Ian Brimicombe, Group CFO, Abercrombie & Kent
Despite significant progress in recent years, the journey towards gender parity in leadership is far from complete. Women now hold 44% of FTSE 100 board positions yet represent just 37% of senior leadership roles and fewer than 10% of FTSE 100 CEO positions. While the boardroom is becoming more balanced, representation in the most influential executive roles remains uneven.
CHAIR
Nicki Pritchard, Managing Partner, Anderson Quigley
SPEAKERS
Dame Theresa Villiers, Director and Trustee, Shaftesbury | Kate Mackie, Global Chief Marketing Strategy & Operations Officer, EY
The Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) is essential in the boardroom. Differing from their inward facing C-level peers they serve as a crucial bridge between the company’s internal operations and its external customers and market.
CHAIR
Sarah Roberts, Global Chief Marketing Officer
SPEAKERS
Christian Gladwell, SVP of Strategy and Partnerships, Sabio
This Masterclass is part of the Global CFO Academy and is delivered in collaboration with Bayes Business School, London.
This masterclass provides CFOs with the tools to forecast internal financial demand, manage external vendors, and scale services efficiently. With spending under increasing scrutiny, CFOs must balance flexibility and control while extracting maximum value from supplier ecosystems. Learn how to model demand, negotiate strategically, and track impact effectively.
Topics include:
• Financial demand forecasting and resource planning
• Strategic sourcing, procurement, and vendor lifecycle management
• In-house vs outsource decision-making
• Performance tracking, cost control, and transparency
• Using metrics, dashboards, and benchmarking for accountability
• Driving vendor innovation, collaboration, and SLA management
This is for Global CFO Academy Delegates only, to find out more or become involved please contact Sandy Markwick (sandy.markwick@winmarkglobal.com)
SPEAKERS
Edward Guest, Senior Operating Partner, DBay Advisors | Kashish Kohli, Group Chief Financial Officer and SVP Asset Management Division, Sanad – A Mubadala Company
This Masterclass is part of the Global GC Academy and is delivered in collaboration with The Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London.
This masterclass enables General Counsel to operate with confidence and impact at board level while influencing senior stakeholders across the organisation. With rising expectations on legal leaders to contribute strategically, GCs must navigate complex governance environments, communicate risk effectively, and align legal priorities with business objectives. The session explores how to build influence with board members, shape corporate strategy, and position the legal function as a visible, value-adding business partner.
Topics include:
• CEO expectations and legal’s role in corporate planning
• Building influence with the Chair, NEDs, CEO and C-Suite
• Structuring strategic legal input at board level
• Communicating legal risk and opportunity to non-lawyers
• Aligning legal and business strategy
• Enhancing visibility and impact of the legal function
This is for Global GC Academy Delegates only, to find out more or become involved please contact Ben Palmer (ben.palmer@winmarkglobal.com)
SPEAKERS
Omiyinka Doris, VEON, Former Group General Counsel, now CEO Advisor | Mine Hifzi, Heathrow Airport Holdings, General Counsel & Company Secretary
From Pilot to Performance: Leveraging Tech for Better Legal Team Outcomes
Most legal teams are past the question of whether to use AI. The harder question is how to make it deliver. Pilots are everywhere, embedded results are rarer, and the gap between the two is where value is being won or lost, especially in an environment where volatility keeps raising the bar on cost, capacity and speed.
SPEAKERS
Ali Haidar, Head of Legal Affairs, Middle East, Microsoft
This session will provide practical insights into the financial challenges and opportunities that arise at senior leadership level. Attendees will hear an update on the current investment landscape, explore the increasing complexity of wealth, remuneration and tax planning, and consider strategies for managing investments alongside broader financial priorities. The discussion will also examine the benefits of taking a coordinated approach to tax, investment and financial planning, maintaining flexibility as careers and circumstances evolve, and planning for long-term goals and legacy. The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A, and the final slide will include a QR code for those who wish to book a complimentary consultation.
SPEAKERS
Michael Winson, Senior Investment Director, Rathbones | Chris Noble, Senior Financial Planner, Rathbones
