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.
CHAIR
Misti Melville, NED/Chair Nominations & Remuneration Committee, Al Jammaz Group
SPEAKERS
Stuart Evans, Director – Future of Work & Digital Employee Experience, Rolls-Royce
Trustee considerations around Journey Planning II – What you need to do to be transaction ready
Some schemes have started down the road only to find they were out of the zone of going to market for buyout before they even started, which can be a very costly misstep. There is a lot of pre-work, often very detailed, that has to be done before knowing what options are really open to your scheme.
SPEAKERS
Roisin O’Shea, Business development, Rothesay | Hattie Tales, Account Executive, Heka Global | Sammy Cooper-Smith, Business Development, Rothesay | Charlotte Yeates, Counsel, Hogan Lovells International | Tony Martinez, Senior Director, Actuarial and Risk Transfer Consultant, WTW
This Masterclass is part of the Global CIO Academy and is delivered in collaboration with the UCL School of Management, London.
This masterclass enables CIOs to lead enterprise-wide transformation using AI, Cloud, and automation technologies. As digital becomes business-critical, CIOs must drive operational change, embed emerging technologies responsibly, and orchestrate transformation across silos. The session covers leading technologies, practical frameworks, and people-focused change strategies.
Accelerating Enterprise Transformation
• Lead enterprise-wide digital platforms and data-driven products.
• Harness AI and emerging technologies to create new revenue streams.
• Embed innovation into business models and operating structures.
• Scale transformation programmes that deliver measurable impact.
This is for Global CIO Academy Delegates only, to find out more or become involved please contact Joshua Brown (joshua.brown@winmarkglobal.com)
SPEAKERS
Bilal Gokpinar, Professor of Operations, Technology and Innovation, University College London (UCL) | Mohsen Ghasempour, Chief AI Officer, Kingfisher
“The Skills Gap”: Bridging the Divide Between Education and Industry
The UK faces a growing misalignment between the skills graduates leave university with and the capabilities businesses urgently need. With automation, AI, and demographic shifts reshaping entry-level roles, organisations are struggling to source talent equipped with both technical expertise and the human skills of resilience, empathy, and curiosity.
This breakfast session will examine how business leaders can bridge the divide, from reimagining graduate programmes to accelerated learning pathways and building pipelines in technical fields where demand outstrips supply. We’ll also explore how to meet employees’ evolving expectations for faster career development and greater transparency in reward and progression, while balancing organisational constraints.
Our panel will consist of Phil Beach CBE, Former Chief Executive and now Chairman of Energy & Utility Skills and Ruchika Karakoti, former Head of HR at Capita, who will all share practical insight on how organisations can strategically reshape their approach to talent.
The conversation will be chaired by Alastair Procter, Head of Global Reward, Mobility, Analytics and HR Shared Services at Omnicom Europe.
CHAIR
Alastair Procter, SVP, Strategic Human Resource Operations, The Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG)
SPEAKERS
Phil Beach CBE, Chairman, Energy & Utility Skills | Ruchika Karakoti, Founder and Principal Consultant, Karakoti Consulting Limited
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 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
