Navigating Growth & Trust – The CMO’s Dilemma of Expansion Through Partnerships
For many brands, partnerships have become an increasingly attractive route to growth. They offer access to new audiences, new markets and new sources of relevance at a time when traditional marketing channels are becoming more expensive and less effective. Yet every partnership comes with a question: does it strengthen the brand, or dilute it?
SPEAKERS
Emilie Despois, Chief Marketing Officer, Fine & Country
The International Controlled Transactions Schedule (ICTS) and other Transfer Pricing Updates
This roundtable discussion focuses on changes in UK transfer pricing legislation affecting large groups, including the introduction of UK-UK exemption, guarantee fee provision and implicit support provision as well as the introduction of the mandatory International Controlled Transactions Schedule (ICTS) which comes into effect for UK taxpayers for accounting periods from 1st January 2027.
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 | Alida Scholtz, CFO, RAKEZ
This Masterclass is part of the Global GC Academy and is delivered in collaboration with The Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London.
This masterclass provides General Counsel with the tools, insights and frameworks to proactively manage legal risk and respond confidently to disputes and crises. With rising regulatory complexity and reputational stakes, GCs must lead on risk awareness, compliance and organisational resilience. The session covers how to assess and mitigate legal, regulatory and commercial risks, embed a risk-conscious culture, and prepare for crisis scenarios. Practical strategies will be shared for managing litigation, optimising external spend, and implementing an effective crisis response.
Topics include:
• Staying ahead of legal and regulatory developments
• Embedding risk awareness across the organisation
• Avoiding and managing litigation effectively
• Crisis planning and the Prepare / Respond / Recover framework
• Legal’s leadership role in business continuity
• Leveraging legal tech and external partners in risk mitigation
This is for Global GC Academy Delegates only, to find out more or become involved please contact Ben Palmer (ben.palmer@winmarkglobal.com)
SPEAKERS
Harry Borovick, General Counsel & AI Governance Officer, Luminance Technologies | Mark Cockerill, SVP, Legal – Corporate, M&A and International Development, ServiceNow Inc.
Developments in Pension Trustee Board Effectiveness, Recruitment & Remuneration
Our annual remuneration survey of Pension Fund Chairs and Trustees is designed to highlight trends around chair and trustee pay and related topics. At the survey launch discussion, we will be sharing the main highlights as well as insights into current board effectiveness priorities and challenges.
SPEAKERS
Jenny Gibbons, Head of Trustee Governance Consulting, WTW | Luna Fadayel, Scheme Actuary & Relationship Manager, WTW | Catherine Qi, Head of Research, Winmark | Tamara Dupree, Head of Financial Services, Nurole
USA ‘Deep Dive’: The Tax Environment for Multinational Groups
In the latest in our ‘deep dives’ into specific regions and countries we turn our attention to the USA. This discussion will be of interest to tax directors from a wide range of groups which have operations or trading relationships in the USA. It will also be of interest to regional Heads of Tax of US-owned groups reporting into group HQ.
CHAIR
Sandy Markwick, C-Suite Director, Winmark
SPEAKERS
Rodrigo Gastalver, Global Head of Tax, Ferroglobe Plc
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.
SPEAKERS
Junli Zhao, Lectuer, Bayes Business School | Manju Malhotra, NED & Former CFO, Smith News plc
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)
This Masterclass is part of the Global GC Academy and is delivered in collaboration with The Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London.
This masterclass empowers General Counsel to lead digital transformation and harness the strategic potential of AI within the legal function. With technology reshaping how legal services are delivered, GCs must be equipped to develop digital strategies, assess readiness, and build compelling business cases for change. The session explores the latest in legal tech and generative AI, offering practical tools to manage implementation, optimise workflows, and embed innovation into core operations. It also covers how to lead the people side of transformation and ensure alignment with enterprise systems and business objectives.
Topics include:
• Aligning digital strategy with legal and corporate goals
• Legal tech, AI trends and maturity models
• Unbundling, automation, and self-service delivery models
• Measuring impact, ROI, and continuous improvement
• Building business cases and securing investment
• Leading change and managing cultural adoption
• Embedding tech into daily legal operations
This is for Global GC Academy Delegates only, to find out more or become involved please contact Ben Palmer (ben.palmer@winmarkglobal.com)
SPEAKERS
Christoph Kletzer, Professor of Law and Vice Dean International, King’s College London | Dan Hunter, Executive Dean, The Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London
