AI & Tech: Innovation Pathways & Capital Priorities
At this Chairs & NED meeting we will examine the rapidly evolving technology and AI landscape. Clif will share what he is currently seeing across the sector, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence, which Goldman Sachs views as an emerging industrial revolution. He will outline how investment flows into AI are shifting, the innovative business models gaining traction, and how these trends are shaping both private and capital markets. Clif will also provide a concise overview of Goldman Sachs’ own activities in this space, offering valuable strategic insight for Chairs and NEDs.
This Masterclass is part of the Global CFO Academy and is delivered in collaboration with Bayes Business School, London.
This masterclass equips CFOs to lead complex M&A activity in a technology-driven landscape shaped by AI, advanced analytics and accelerated deal cycles. As competition for assets intensifies and due diligence becomes increasingly data-rich, CFOs must combine financial discipline with digital fluency to assess value, manage risk and drive integration success. The session explores how AI is reshaping deal sourcing, valuation, diligence and post-merger integration, and how finance leaders can use intelligent tools to enhance decision quality and execution speed. Topics include:
• The CFO’s strategic role in AI-enabled M&A
• Using advanced analytics to enhance valuation and due diligence
• Identifying technology, data and capability synergies
• Assessing digital assets, intellectual property and innovation pipelines
• Managing integration risk and realising post-deal value
• Leveraging scenario modelling and predictive insights in deal strategy
This is for Global CFO Academy Delegates only, to find out more or become involved please contact Sandy Markwick (sandy.markwick@winmarkglobal.com)
SPEAKERS
Scott Moeller, Professor in the Practice of Finance, Founder of M&A Research Centre, Bayes Business School
This Masterclass is part of the Global CFO Academy and is delivered in collaboration with Bayes Business School, London.
This masterclass examines the CFO’s role in engaging investors, navigating financial markets, and interpreting macroeconomic forces that shape enterprise performance. In a volatile capital environment, CFOs must understand market expectations, capital allocation dynamics, and economic signals, translating them into clear financial strategy and credible stakeholder communication. The session explores how finance leaders position their organisations effectively in the capital markets while strengthening investor confidence and board-level insight. Topics include:
• Engaging institutional investors and managing market expectations
• Capital structure, funding strategy and market positioning
• Interpreting macroeconomic trends and financial market signals
• Communicating performance, outlook and risk with credibility
• Supporting board oversight of market-facing strategy
• Aligning financial strategy with shareholder value creation
Designed for CFOs seeking to deepen their capital markets expertise and strengthen strategic influence with investors and boards.
This Masterclass is part of the Global CFO Academy and is delivered in collaboration with Bayes Business School, London.
This Masterclass is part of the Global CFO Academy and is delivered in collaboration with Bayes Business School, London
Attracting, retaining, and growing top finance talent is critical in an era of skills shortages, evolving expectations, and transformation fatigue. This masterclass equips CFOs with strategies to build resilient, high-performing 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 and diverse career paths.
Topics include:
• Finance workforce trends and strategic hiring
• Closing skills gaps and hiring for adaptability
• Motivating teams in flat or matrix structures
• Raising the finance function’s profile as an employer of choice
• Leveraging L&D, coaching, and cross-skilling
• Building a culture of accountability, agility, and inclusion
This is for Global CFO Academy Delegates only, to find out more or become involved please contact Sandy Markwick (sandy.markwick@winmarkglobal.com)
Discover what sets exceptional boards apart in this highly engaging session led by Patrick Dunne OBE, experienced Chair and author of the award-winning book Boards.
Ideal for board members and executives seeking to elevate their board practice and navigate today’s governance challenges.
Don’t miss this opportunity – reserve your place today!
In an era defined by disruption and continuous transformation, the ability to lead change and build organisational agility has become a defining leadership capability. This dynamic session — led by Perry Timms, CIPD Chartered Member and HR’s Most Influential Thinker of 2022 — explores how leaders can foster adaptability, resilience, and alignment in fast-changing environments.
TRAINERS
Perry Timms, Founder and Chief Energy Officer, People & Transformational HR Ltd
Explore the cutting-edge technologies redefining our digital world in this insightful masterclass led by Dr Stylianos Kampakis, a data science and tokenomics expert who has advised the US Navy, Vodafone, and British Land.
Ideal for senior executives and board members looking to expand their understanding of how these innovations will shape business in the coming decade.
TRAINERS
Stylianos Kampakis, AI and data expert/Chartered statistician/Tokenomics expert, The Tesseract Academy
This masterclass helps business leaders understand and respond to the shifting global landscape shaping markets, supply chains, and corporate strategy. Participants will explore the key geopolitical and economic forces driving global change — including U.S.-China relations, energy transition, emerging markets, and technological competition. The session will provide frameworks for assessing risk and opportunity across regions, and for developing resilient, adaptive strategies in uncertain environments. Combining expert analysis and peer discussion, leaders will leave with a clearer view of how global trends will influence their sector and strategic priorities.
