Boardroom Capital: Where Investment is Heading – and Why It Matters
This Chairs & NED meeting explores how today’s capital markets are shaping strategic decision-making at board level. Led by Investec, this session begins with a top-down view of public markets, macroeconomic conditions, and investor sentiment, before drilling into the sectors, themes, and geographies attracting capital.
CHAIR
Diane Moore, Independent Non-Executive Director, Cantor Fitzgerald
A confidential whistleblower allegation against the CEO lands late in the evening—hours before the board is due to meet. Reputational risk is immediate, evidence is partial, and the CEO is unaware. What does good board leadership look like in the first 24 hours?
Human, Skills & Agentic AI – The Rolls-Royce Story
In 2022, Rolls-Royce faced a critical juncture: multiple business units in the company were heading towards significant skills shortages in specific skillsets. To solve it, the organization didn’t just recruit; they fundamentally redesigned how work happens.
SPEAKERS
Stuart Evans, Director – Future of Work & Digital Employee Experience, Rolls-Royce