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 GC Academy and is delivered in collaboration with The Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London.
Attracting, developing, and retaining top legal talent is a growing challenge in a competitive, candidate-driven market. This masterclass equips General Counsel with practical strategies to build high-performing legal teams with the right skills and mindset to thrive. You’ll explore how to identify capability gaps, recruit lawyers who align with your culture, and create compelling career pathways that drive loyalty and engagement. The session also examines how to raise the profile of your team, reward beyond compensation, and retain talent within a flat structure.
Topics include:
• Evolving legal recruitment and in-house market trends
• Identifying skills gaps and hiring for cultural fit
• Motivating and progressing talent without hierarchy
• Raising the legal team’s profile across the organisation
• Leveraging non-financial rewards and development strategies
• Exploring alternative career pathways for in-house lawyers
This is for Global GC Academy Delegates only, to find out more or become involved please contact Ben Palmer (ben.palmer@winmarkglobal.com)
SPEAKERS
Katja Roth Pellanda, Group General Counsel, Zurich Insurance | Spencer Davis, Group General Counsel, Lifezone Metals
Boards are placing increasing weight on the General Counsel as a strategic partner — not just a legal adviser, but a central figure in governance, risk oversight, and organisational resilience. Expectations have shifted materially: today’s GC is required to translate complex legal and regulatory developments into clear, board-level insight, while maintaining independence and judgement under pressure.
CHAIR
Joanna Nayler, General Counsel & Compliance Director, Ki Insurance
SPEAKERS
Priti Shetty, General Counsel, ICICI Bank | Mark Jenkins, Group Company Secretary, Halma 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
Value at Velocity: What Can We Learn from Private Equity?
Today’s most successful Private Equity firms are experts at building better businesses faster. HBR finds that PE-owned companies outperform peers in terms of financial returns and transformative operational improvements. The contrast is most starkly seen in the average 8-12% productivity gains companies bought by PE firms achieve in their first two years vs 2-4% for public companies.
CHAIR
Aaisha Knights-Ihediwa, Chief People Officer, LMAX Group
SPEAKERS
Tim Pointer, Operating Partner – Human Capital, Three Hills
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!
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 equips General Counsel with the tools to forecast and manage legal demand, and optimise supplier relationships. With increasing pressure to deliver more for less, GCs must balance internal and external resources, maintain quality, and drive efficiency. The session covers how to align legal resourcing with business needs, apply procurement best practices, and manage performance across the legal supplier lifecycle.
Topics include:
• Forecasting demand and balancing in-house vs external support
• Legal procurement, panel management and supplier evaluation
• “Make or buy” decision-making and resourcing strategies
• Tracking performance, cost, and ROI through metrics and dashboards
• Leveraging technology and Lean methods to drive efficiency
• Enhancing collaboration and transparency with finance and stakeholders
This is for Global GC Academy Delegates only, to find out more or become involved please contact Ben Palmer (ben.palmer@winmarkglobal.com)
SPEAKERS
Chris Fowler, Chief Operating Officer – Legal, Governance and Corporate Affairs, Rio Tinto | Claude Bahoshy, Legal Director, Global Procurement & Legal Operations, Reckitt
From Exit to Onboarding: Leveraging the CHRO Role in CEO Transitions
Together, we’ll explore what happens before the welcome announcement, how executive relationships are formed in the earliest days, and why the most valuable information often comes from beyond the boardroom. We’ll also examine how leaders can stay connected to the reality of employee experience during periods of significant change.
CHAIR
Misti Melville, NED/Chair Nominations & Remuneration Committee, Al Jammaz Group
SPEAKERS
Helen Easton, Chief People Officer, Darlington Building Society | Neil Hayward, Chair, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundations Trust
