EVENTS

16 Oct 2026

Corporate Finance & Markets

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
23 Oct 2026

Talent, Culture & Organisational Development

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)

SPEAKERS

Alex Gersh, CFO, Evelyn Partners
30 Oct 2026

High Performing Boards

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!

TRAINERS

Patrick Dunne OBE, Chairman, Boardelta
06 Nov 2026

Leading Change & Organisational Agility

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
13 Nov 2026

Blockchain & Emerging Technologies

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
20 Nov 2026

Global Trends & Geopolitics

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.

TRAINERS

Rohit Talwar, CEO, Fast Future Research