Managing The Unspoken C-Suite Conflict – For a CEO, the greatest asset isn’t just a talented team—it’s one that pulls in the same direction. When an undercurrent of hesitation replaces honest conversation, or when leaders challenge each other but fail to truly listen, progress stalls. These dynamics can breed quiet resentment and “circular” arguments, slowing down decision-making and business output.
In this session, Claire Foy from Flying Iguana draws on her deep expertise in team dynamics to help you move your board or senior exec team beyond “polite” dysfunction or ego-driven debate. Claire reveals how to bring tricky subjects to the surface calmly, turning hidden friction into renewed energy.
You’ll leave with a sensible guide for building a high-trust culture where leaders feel safe to be honest and open to being influenced. Join us to find out how Claire’s work can get your leaders back on the same page, boosting output and giving you the confidence to lead your company to its next big win.
Organisations are navigating a sustained period of disruption. M&A transactions now sit alongside restructures, regulatory shifts, technology modernisation, cost pressures, and geopolitical volatility. The cumulative effect is often underestimated: ‘organisational fatigue’ that undermines execution, decision-making, and long-term value creation.
SPEAKERS
Andy Radford, Associate General Counsel & M&A Lead, Smith & Nephew
This Masterclass is part of the Global CIO Academy and is delivered in collaboration with the UCL School of Management, London.
This masterclass explores the CIO’s leadership role in shaping digital sustainability and ensuring ESG-aligned tech strategies. From emissions reporting to ethical AI, CIOs are critical to helping their organisations meet ESG goals through responsible data use, green infrastructure, and transparent governance.
Designing the Digital Core of the Enterprise
• Architect a global digital ecosystem that integrates platforms, data, and AI.
• Own the enterprise data strategy, ensuring governance and ethical use.
• Enable interoperability, scalability, and insight-driven decision-making.
• Position data as a strategic asset powering growth and transformation.
This is for Global CIO Academy Delegates only, to find out more or become involved please contact Joshua Brown (joshua.brown@winmarkglobal.com)
SPEAKERS
Trevor Scott, Transformation Digital Leader, Next Level Transformation | Alexander Knigge, Chief Digital & Technology Officer, Kerzner International
This is the first meeting of three in the AI Working Group. The objective of the group is to run a ‘sprint’ to develop a clear capability and training framework that CFOs can implement to upskill themselves, develop AI-ready teams and strengthen the strategic contribution of the finance function.
This first meeting asks ‘where are we today?’ It looks at what the range of experiences related to deployment of AI in in-house finance functions and will establish how best the working group accelerate where CFOs want to get to.
This Masterclass is part of the Global CIO Academy and is delivered in collaboration with the UCL School of Management, London.
This masterclass equips CIOs to lead on enterprise-wide cyber risk management, from threat anticipation to incident response. As cyber threats escalate in frequency and complexity, CIOs must ensure their organisations are resilient, compliant, and ready to respond. The session explores how to embed cybersecurity into core IT and business operations, build board confidence, and drive a proactive, risk-aware culture across the organisation. Peer insights and practical frameworks will support leaders in building secure, adaptive, and compliant technology environments.
Safeguarding the Enterprise in a Complex World
• Frame risk as an enterprise-wide challenge – encompassing cyber, geopolitical, and regulatory dimensions.
• Define and prioritise the risks that truly threaten enterprise value.
• Shape a global risk and resilience framework that engages leadership and regulators.
• Continuously scan the landscape to proactively enhance and strengthen resilience.
• Build a culture of security and preparedness across the organisation.
• Communicate risk and resilience confidently at board level.
This is for Global CIO Academy Delegates only, to find out more or become involved please contact Joshua Brown (joshua.brown@winmarkglobal.com)
SPEAKERS
John Madelin, CEO, Cyber Balance | Sarah Lawson, Director of Cybersecurity, Risk and Resilience (CISO), Oxford University Press
From Vanity Metrics to Value Metrics — Reframing What ‘Success’ Means
In a climate marked by intense scrutiny on marketing investments and rapid AI integration, CMOs are under unprecedented pressure to move beyond surface-level metrics. This session offers a clear roadmap to quantify and articulate your true P&L impact. The discussion will focus on shifting from ‘vanity metrics’ like impressions and engagement to value metrics directly tied to pipeline, closed deals, and tangible business revenue.
SPEAKERS
Juliet Machan, Director, Global Audience & Measurement, EY
This Masterclass is part of the Global CIO Academy and is delivered in collaboration with the UCL School of Management, London.
Attracting, retaining, and growing digital talent is critical in an era of skills shortages and transformation fatigue. This masterclass equips CIOs with strategies to build resilient, innovative teams through a blend of talent analytics, culture development, and adaptive leadership. You’ll learn how to compete in a high-demand market, nurture key capabilities, and create attractive non-linear career paths.
Building High-Performance Digital Organisations
• Inspire, coach, and empower digital leaders around the world.
• Shape a cohesive global digital culture that drives transformation.
• Identify and develop next-generation technology and business leaders.
• Build truly multi-disciplinary teams that blur traditional organisational boundaries.
• Embed collaboration, innovation, and accountability at every level.
This is for Global CIO Academy Delegates only, to find out more or become involved please contact Joshua Brown (joshua.brown@winmarkglobal.com)
TRAINERS
Philippe Mazas, Chief Information Officer, Mundipharma | Caroline Serfass, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Canon Europe
Tax Director Network AI Working Group: Meeting One Kick Off
This is the first meeting of three in the AI Working Group. The objective of the group is to run a ‘sprint’ to develop a clear capability and training framework that Heads of Tax can implement to upskill themselves, develop AI-ready teams and strengthen the strategic contribution of the tax function.
As AI agents and humanoid robotics move from science fiction to the boardroom, the traditional boundaries of HR and IT are beginning to blur. Stuart Evans, Director of Future of Work & Digital Employee Experience at Rolls-Royce, suggests we are witnessing a collision course that may eventually merge the CIO and CHRO into a single, unified role: The Chief Work Officer.
CHAIR
Ann Francke OBE, CEO, Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
SPEAKERS
Stuart Evans, Director – Future of Work & Digital Employee Experience, Rolls-Royce
