EVENTS

07 Jul 2026

Winmark C-Suite Summer Drinks – Business State of the Nation: What Should Business Leaders Be Focusing On Today and in the Near Future?

Join Winmark for our annual Summer Drinks Reception and an engaging panel discussion exploring the current State of the Nation from a business leadership perspective. Our panel will discuss the major forces shaping the business environment, the implications for Boards and executive teams, and the practical actions leaders should be taking now to position their organisations for future success.

CHAIR

Keith Fraser, Vice Chair, Association of Chief Executives & Public Chairs’ Forum (ACE-PCF) .Chair Youth Justice Board

SPEAKERS

Professor Charlotte Valeur, Non Executive Director, The Bankers Investment Trust PLC & Member of Primary Markets Group, London Stock Exhange Group | Mark Richards, Chairman, VenCap International and Enzagroup
04 Nov 2026

From Exit to Onboarding: Leveraging the CHRO Role in CEO Transitions

A CEO transition is one of the most defining moments in an organisation’s life. When Darlington Building Society welcomed a new CEO after almost a decade of stable leadership, Chief People Officer Helen Easton found herself navigating a rare opportunity: shaping a relationship before day one.

SPEAKERS

Helen Easton, Chief People Officer, Darlington Building Society