Winmark Innovation Summit and Awards
09 Jan 2024
To launch our annual programme of In-person meetings, Winmark is proud to announce our 2024 Winter Innovation Summit and Awards Ceremony which is open to all our network members and it would be great if you could be available to join us...
SPEAKER(S): Sam Patel, Corporate Innovation Coach | Tanya Popeau, International Director, Synthesis | Chris Deverell, Founder, Deverell Innovation Ventures
Talent Attraction Strategies for 2024
18 Jan 2024
Attracting new talent and anticipating future talent needs remains critical to any organisation's growth strategy. Competition for talent remains fierce and even as employers scramble to fill positions, the voluntary quit rate is 25 percent higher than pre-pandemic levels...
SPEAKER(S): David Thomas, Managing Partner, Boyden | Simon Youngs, Former Global Talent Director, Essentra Plc
CHAIR: Jules Morgan, Head of Talent Acquisition, UK& EMEA, IPG MediaBrands
The Alchemist Lunch with Rory Sutherland
25 Jan 2024
Are we sitting on millions of pounds of untapped psychological value? Rory Sutherland believes so, and would like to explain how to create value out of almost nothing!
This will be an in-person lunch for CMO members, kindly hosted by Bird & Bird...
This will be an in-person lunch for CMO members, kindly hosted by Bird & Bird...
SPEAKER(S): Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman, Ogilvy UK
CHAIR: Sophie Bowkett, Chief Marketing Officer, Bird & Bird
Working Effectively With Government
06 Feb 2024
There is no clear playbook for businesses to use when seeking to work with or influence the government's agenda. This can lead to difficulties around actors such as regulation, which can affect the growth of private enterprises and as a whole affect growth and innovation in the UK...
SPEAKER(S): Peter King, Director, Treasury Legal Advisers, HM Treasury | Justinia Lewis, Lewis Director, Commercial Law Group, Government Legal Department
CHAIR: Jeremy Mavor, General Counsel UK, National Grid
Harnessing the Power of Influencers
07 Feb 2024
Influencer marketing has become a powerful tool for brands and businesses to reach their target audience. As the old saying goes, “Those who tell the stories rule the world,” which means online influencers in today’s digital age...
SPEAKER(S): Forsythe Olafioye, Founder, BlueRealm
CHAIR: Banali Malhotra, Advisor, Network International
Politics of Climate Target Changes
22 Feb 2024
Understanding the government's approach to climate change is a key consideration for businesses when determining their own sustainability strategy. They need to know the expected direction of travel to not only better inform their strategy but also to set long-term goals based on as much certainty as possible...
SPEAKER(S): Rowan Packer, Executive Director of Sustainability, MAPP | Ben Earl, Head of Partnerships and Sustainability, Abri
CHAIR: Jamie Ratcliff, Chief Communities & Sustainability Officer, Sovereign Housing Association
Retaining and Rewarding Diverse Talent
05 Mar 2024
How do you ensure you have effective processes to onboard, and reward diverse talent and that you create a positive working environment that makes people want to stay and build their career with you?
SPEAKER(S): Jummy Okoya, Interim Dean of Office for Institutional Equity, University of East London | Mark McLane, Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Well-Being, M&G Plc
CHAIR: Natasha Makhijani, Group CEO, Oliver Sanderson Group Plc | Mark McLane, Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Well-Being, M&G Plc
Sustainability – Driving Profits with a Purpose
18 Apr 2024
The sustainability agenda has been a key priority for organisations for many years now and it's importance in terms of brand and consumer perception and employee engagement cannot be understated...
SPEAKER(S): Jessica Long, Head of ESG Consulting, Ipsos Strategy3 | Arushi Gupta, Engagement Manager, Ipsos Strategy3
CHAIR: Peter Holland, CEO, The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness
The Public Private Sector Summit
14 May 2024
The purpose of the summit is to identify what world-class public and private sector relationships should look like. Private sector delegates for this event are invited from the Winmark C-Suite Membership and Public sector delegates from the Public Chairs Forum (PCF) membership...
SPEAKER(S): Helen Pitcher OBE, Independent Non-Executive Director, C&C Group | John Jeffcock, CEO, Winmark | Christopher Hodges OBE, Emeritus Professor of Justice Systems, University of Oxford | Dominic Johnson CBE, Minister for Investment, Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
CHAIR: Rosemary Martin, Group General Counsel, Vodafone group | Phil Beach CBE, Chief Executive, Energy & Utility Skills | Nick Lakin, Group Director of Corporate Affairs, Kingfisher | Matthew Bailes, CEO, Paradigm Housing Group | Jane Frost CBE, Chief Executive Officer, Market Research Society | John Kimmance, Managing Director National Mapping Service, Ordnance Survey
The AI Paradox – Why the personal touch is still key
13 Jun 2024
It is impossible to ignore how AI and automated processes can positively change and impact how we drive our businesses forward. And the insights generated from such interaction can only facilitate an even deeper understand of our customers, how and why they interact with certain brands...
SPEAKER(S): Katrien Grobler, Founder, AI KAT | Kate Cox, Chief Marketing Officer, BrightBid
Leading Multi-Generational Teams: Part II
03 Jul 2024
Today’s workforce consists of individuals from five generations, and this shift needs to be acknowledged and considered to maximise the potential of multi-generational workforces in driving organisational growth...
SPEAKER(S): Rebecca Robins, Global Chief Learning and Culture Officer, Interbrand
EY on Connected B2B Data: Industrialising client-centricity at scale
10 Sep 2024
This meeting will be an opportunity for EY to walk members through this RT-CDP platform, demonstrating its value in driving a variety of measurable business impacts, such as increased sales, improved client experience, improved buyer segmentation, and improved ROI...
SPEAKER(S): Juliet Machan, Director, Global Audience & Measurement, EY