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CIO Connect Dinner: New Technology, New Cybersecurity Threats (Hong Kong)

02 Apr 2024

We would like to bring to your attention a Hong Kong-based in-person meeting and dinner that has been organised in partnership with CIO Connect, that may be of interest to your colleagues in the region...
SPEAKER(S): Thomas Parenty, Executive Director, Archefact Group
CHAIR: Les Hales, Managing Director, CIO Connect Hong Kong

Tech, cyber, data & digital
CIO, information security, digital & data

Cybersecurity: Why the C-Suite Needs to Lead (Hong Kong)

03 Apr 2024

This is an in-person meeting taking place in Hong Kong

A cyberattack is not just a failure of the IT systems in a company but also a serious risk to the business. Many executives in the C-Suite appreciate this but are not aware of the role they need to play in reducing this risk.
SPEAKER(S): Thomas Parenty, Executive Director, Archefact Group
CHAIR: Doug Glen, Executive Director, CIO Connect Hong Kong

Tech, cyber, data & digital
CIO, information security, digital & data

Responding to a cyber attack

15 Apr 2024

The Capita incident last year highlighted the critical responsibility trustees have as gatekeepers of member information, and even those schemes with cyber response plans in place found them wanting when it came to the actual event...
SPEAKER(S): Chris Hogg, CEO, National Grid | Laurie Brown, Cyber Security Director, Flagship Housing Group
CHAIR: Max Graesser, Chair of Trustees, Ricoh Pension Scheme

Tech, cyber, data & digital
Chair of pension trustees

Dinner with Danielle Harmer, Chief People Officer, AVIVA Plc

16 Apr 2024

We are delighted to invite you to a dinner with the Chair of the Winmark CHRO Network, Danielle Harmer who has been Chief People Officer at Aviva Plc since 2020. Danny leads Aviva’s global People and Culture strategy – which aims for all their colleagues to have the skills they need now and for the future...
SPEAKER(S): Danielle Harmer, Chief People Officer, AVIVA Plc
CHAIR: Karen Glass, Director, Head of In-house Legal & Compliance - General Counsel and Head of Legal, Marsden Group

Purpose, values, strategy & culture
CHRO, talent, learning & culture

Mastering the Customer Experience Puzzle: What will it cost?

17 Apr 2024

In housing, customer experience is king. In a post-COVID world, it's crucial. But, to truly master it, we sometimes may need to look outside the sector and learn from the experiences of other sectors...
SPEAKER(S): Paul Harris, Executive Director Customer Experience, Curo Group | Jackie-Ann McLellan, National Director of Business, The Institute of Customer Service
CHAIR: Pam Bhamra, Director of Resident Services, Origin Housing Ltd

Purpose, values, strategy & culture
Affordable & social housing

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 Strategy 3 | Peter Holland, CEO, The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness
CHAIR: Sara Gundry, Chief Marketing Officer, Ipsos

Climate, sustainability & society
CEO & entrepreneurs
CFO, finance, tax & treasury
CMO, marketing, communications & sales
COO, climate, sustainability, supply & procurement

Deep Tech Leadership Certificate: Data Leadership

19 Apr 2024

This Deep Tech Leadership Certificate (DTLC) masterclass focuses on Data Leadership . The session will be led by faculty member Dominick Sutton, Chief Data Officer at BoardEx...
TRAINER(S): Dominick Sutton, Chief Data Officer, BoardEx

Tech, cyber, data & digital
Academies

The Changing Role of the Middle Manager

23 Apr 2024

The role of the middle manager has become central to most organisations ecosystems and the rise of hybrid working has cemented the importance of the role to overall team productivity. The concern for many organisation is that their middle managers don't have the appropriate training or necessary skills to deliver what is required of them effectively...
SPEAKER(S): Ann Franke, CEO, Chartered Management Institute
CHAIR: Rebecca Robins, Global Chief Learning & Culture Officer, Interbrand

People, leadership, performance & diversity
CHRO, talent, learning & culture

Next-Gen Boards and Young NEDs

24 Apr 2024

We have put together a meeting where members can hear from the experiences of Karon Chapman (Head of Talent Development, Aviva), and Roger Jeynes (Non-Executive Director, Development Bank of Wales) on their experiences of 'next gen' boards and appointing and onboarding younger NEDs...
SPEAKER(S): Karon Chapman, Head of Talent Development, Aviva PLC | Roger Jeynes, NED, Development Bank of Wales

Boards, governance & stakeholders
Presidents, chairs & non-executive directors

Legal AI Applications and Opportunities (Dublin)

25 Apr 2024

AI has taken the world by storm over the last few years, with the pace of development lending itself to cross-industry innovation. All sectors stand to benefit from the use of AI technology, and legal is no exception...
SPEAKER(S): Barry Scannell, Consultant. William Fry | Darragh Madden, Senior Director Solution Engineering, Salesforce | Garvan Callan, Non-Executive Directo, Nucleo
CHAIR: Amanda Zahringer, Chair & Non-Executive Director, Former General Counsel, Strategic Consultancy Founder

Tech, cyber, data & digital
CLO, ethics, risk, legal & compliance

Aligning risk management to tax strategy

25 Apr 2024

Agreeing a strategy for tax is the starting point for managing the tax affairs of a large, complex group. From the strategy all else flows: resourcing; use of advisers; and, perhaps above all, risk management...
SPEAKER(S): Tim Branston, Director of Taxation, SEFE Marketing & Trading Limited | Eleanor Christie, Group Head of Risk, Corporate Governance, Internal Audit and Tax, Nando's Group Limited
CHAIR: Matthew Rose, Global Director of Tax, Lycamobile UK Limited

Risk, ethics & geopolitics
CFO, finance, tax & treasury

Lunch and Learn: Conflict Management

25 Apr 2024

As we have seen all too tragically, conflict managed ineffectively can easily turn into destructive behaviour, destroying lives and livelihoods in the process. Yet, in a board and leadership context, if managed well conflict can also be a highly positive force for good...
TRAINER(S): Patrick Dunne, Chairman, Boardelta

People, leadership, performance & diversity
Academies

CHRO Dinner – London

30 Apr 2024

An exclusive private dinner for Chief HR Officers and Senior Leaders in London, very kindly hosted by Kingsley Napley...
SPEAKER(S): Neil Hayward, Independent Non Executive Director & Chair of the Strategy Committee, The National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR) | James Stebbing, Former General Counsel & Company Secretary, Six Nations Rugby

People, leadership, performance & diversity
CHRO, talent, learning & culture

HMRC Briefing

02 May 2024

At this webinar, we will be delighted to welcome back Nicole Newbury, Director of Large Business at HRMC. This meeting is an opportunity for members to hear from Nicole on a range of topics of relevance to corporate taxpayers...
SPEAKER(S): Nicole Newbury, Director Large Business, HMRC

Boards, governance & stakeholders
CFO, finance, tax & treasury

Ensuring sustainability is central to your real estate agenda

07 May 2024

In 2024, sustainable building practices will take centre stage, reflecting COP28's emphasis on decarbonisation and refurbishment over new development and exemplified by the Buildings Breakthrough’s global push for near-zero emission and resilient buildings by 2030...
SPEAKER(S): Matt Lally, Director | Cities, Planning & Design, Arup | Simon Hodson, Sustainability Lead - Residential & Living, JLL
CHAIR: Shaun McCarthy OBE, Chair, Supply Chain Sustainability School

Business partnering & resourcing
COO, climate, sustainability, supply & procurement
Affordable & social housing

Digital Board Series: What do Boards Need From a Modern CIO?

08 May 2024

You’re invited to an exclusive cross-network session, where attendees can share their perspectives on the evolving role of the Chief Information Officer (CIO). We will discuss how the CIO's relationship with the board has transformed in recent years as well as the CIO's integral role in developing and implementing digital strategies that propel businesses forward...
SPEAKER(S): Ian Golding, Group CIO Interim, APEM Group | Nina Tatsiy, CIO EMEA, British American Tobacco | John Clarke, Non-Executive Chair, Companies House
CHAIR: Olu Odeniyi, Cybersec/Digital Advisor & NED, NPBS

Boards, governance & stakeholders
CIO, information security, digital & data
Presidents, chairs & non-executive directors

Unlocking Scheme Surpluses

08 May 2024

The scheme surplus was once a mythical idea and is now a plausible future reality for some schemes that different actors seem very keen to get their hands on. As a result, trustee boards find themselves in a challenging position...
SPEAKER(S): Beth Sheehan, Counsel, Hogan Lovells International | Charlotte Yeates, Senior Associate, Hogan Lovells International | Edward Brown, Partner, Hogan Lovells International

Boards, governance & stakeholders
Chair of pension trustees

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)

Boards, governance & stakeholders
Presidents, chairs & non-executive directors
CLO, ethics, risk, legal & compliance
CMO, marketing, communications & sales
COO, climate, sustainability, supply & procurement
Affordable & social housing
CEO & entrepreneurs
CFO, finance, tax & treasury
CHRO, talent, learning & culture
CIO, information security, digital & data

Crisis Management: Best Practice and Taking Back Control of the Narrative

16 May 2024

In an era where organisational resilience is tested, getting to grips with crisis management is not just a skill but a necessity. Explore the challenges of crisis response, admitting fault, and reputation restoration, with Rochdale Borough Housing's story as a guiding narrative...
SPEAKER(S): Amanda Newton, CEO, Rochdale Boroughwide Housing
CHAIR: Matt Rhodes, Director of Communications & Public Affairs, Hyde Housing

Risk, ethics & geopolitics
Affordable & social housing

Business Leadership Certificate: Climate Change & Sustainability

17 May 2024

Join us for an insightful masterclass addressing the urgent issue of climate change and its implications for businesses and society. This session will explore key topics and provide actionable insights for sustainable practices...
TRAINER(S): Suzanne Wise, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, JTI UK

Climate, sustainability & society
Academies

Chief value Officer – The Evolution of the CFO

22 May 2024

The responsibilities of CFOs continue to broaden beyond a core financial focus, to encompass stewardship across broader areas of their organisations’ performance. Increasingly an organisation’s value is measured by the extent to which it delivers for all stakeholders, customers, suppliers, employees and regulators...
SPEAKER(S): Alistair Roman, Former Group Finance Director, The Post Office | Clive Webb, Senior Insights Manager, ACCA
CHAIR: Mike Aspinall, Chief Financial Officer, CyberSmart Ltd

Purpose, values, strategy & culture
CEO & entrepreneurs
CFO, finance, tax & treasury
COO, climate, sustainability, supply & procurement

Tax and Finance Transformation

23 May 2024

What is meant by tax transformation and how does it relate to systems changes in mainstream finance? Are tax departments forever destined to look for opportunities to piggy-back onto wider finance transformations, or, can they drive meaningful change on a standalone basis?
SPEAKER(S): Adam Eagers, Group Tax Director (Europe), A.S. Watson | Ross Philpott, Head of Indirect Tax (Europe), A.S. Watson
CHAIR: Sandy Markwick, C-Suite Director, Winmark

Alignment, change & transformation
CFO, finance, tax & treasury

Business Leadership Certificate: One Day MBA

06 Jun 2024

Our One Day MBA is a great way to get a grounding in, or refresh your understanding of, the key tools and concepts of a full MBA and put them in the context of real-world business challenges...
TRAINER(S): John Jeffcock, CEO, Winmark Global

People, leadership, performance & diversity
Academies

Property Development Due Dilligence

10 Jun 2024

In the dynamic realm of property development, staying ahead is non-negotiable. This training session will provide you with the latest in due dilligence considerations, ensuring you are well-prepared to tackle challenges, make informed decisions, and capitalize on emerging opportunities...
SPEAKER(S): Krissun Soodin, Partner, Real Estate Projects, Devonshires Solicitors | Lucy Vannet, Solicitor, Devonshires Solicitors

Boards, governance & stakeholders
Affordable & social housing

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

Tech, cyber, data & digital
CMO, marketing, communications & sales
COO, climate, sustainability, supply & procurement

Green Energy Buying and Certifications

18 Jun 2024

The Green Energy market has grown rapidly in recent years, to the point where it has become a large part of many organisations’ sustainability strategy. Despite this, navigating the market can still be difficult...
CHAIR: Sarah Fairhurst, Independent Non-Executive Director, Equis Development PTE

Climate, sustainability & society
COO, climate, sustainability, supply & procurement

The C-Suite Certificate

20 Jun 2024

The C-Suite Certificate is the only course of its type in the World and a BBC Dragon recommends it to all his investment leaders. It is a unique careers course and a key element of MBA programmes including Imperial College, University of London...
TRAINER(S): John Jeffcock, CEO, Winmark Global

People, leadership, performance & diversity
Academies

A Date with the Regulator of Social Housing – Global Accounts Report and What it means for the Sector

20 Jun 2024

The Regulator of Social Housing will be joining Affordable Housing Network members to discuss the findings of the latest Global Accounts Report, which offers an in-depth financial overview of registered providers and serves as a touchstone of how providers are navigating the ever-changing economic conditions and market dynamics...
SPEAKER(S): Jonathan Walters, Deputy Chief Executive, Regulator of Social Housing

Risk, ethics & geopolitics
Affordable & social housing

One Day MBA – Part One (USA)

25 Jun 2024

Our One Day MBA is a great way to get a grounding in, or refresh your understanding of, the key tools and concepts of a full MBA and put them in the context of real-world business challenges...
TRAINER(S): John Jeffcock, CEO, Winmark Global

Purpose, values, strategy & culture
Academies

One Day MBA – Part Two (USA)

26 Jun 2024

Our One Day MBA is a great way to get a grounding in, or refresh your understanding of, the key tools and concepts of a full MBA and put them in the context of real-world business challenges...
TRAINER(S): John Jeffcock, CEO, Winmark Global

Purpose, values, strategy & culture
Academies

Labouring for Change: A Liverpool Dinner with Bill Esterson, MP

27 Jun 2024

Where are we on the upcoming election? What might a future Labour government look like? What do business leaders need to be more acutely aware of in this sensitive political environment?
SPEAKER(S): Bill Esterson, Labour MP for Sefton Central and Shadow Transport (Roads) Minister, Labour Party

Boards, governance & stakeholders
CEO & entrepreneurs

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
CHAIR: Aggie Mutuma, CEO, Mahogany Inclusion Partners

People, leadership, performance & diversity
CEO & entrepreneurs
CHRO, talent, learning & culture
COO, climate, sustainability, supply & procurement
CMO, marketing, communications & sales
Affordable & social housing

People Leadership Certificate: Influencing & Negotiating Skills

04 Jul 2024

Although often unsaid, negotiation and influencing skills are essential if you are going to achieve your objectives whether personal or professional. This interactive workshop will draw on proven research and practical techniques you can use to gain buy-in and deliver value, even in the face of objections and blockers. Building on your inherent skills, you will learn how to plan your next negotiation using a step-by-step process that will help you, using your natural style, to negotiate and influence effectively and authentically...
TRAINER(S): Vik Kumar, iOpener Institute

People, leadership, performance & diversity
Academies

The Unconventional Compliance Officer

11 Jul 2024

Globally, C-Suite Executives, including the CLO and General Counsel, face many common compliance and ethics challenges in their businesses, typically ranging from employee engagement, whistleblowing, retaliation, anti-bribery & corruption, and third-parties right through to active analytics, conflicts of interest and the cost of compliance...
SPEAKER(S): David Kemp, Group Head of Compliance, GAM | Keith Read, Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer and Independent Advisor
CHAIR: Mark Schreiber, Head of Investigations, Global Compliance Investigations & Whistleblowing Advisory Member

Risk, ethics & geopolitics
CLO, ethics, risk, legal & compliance

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

Innovation, operations & business models
CMO, marketing, communications & sales
COO, climate, sustainability, supply & procurement

Business Leadership Certificate: Governance and Leadership

20 Sep 2024

Join us for an engaging and enlightening masterclass on Governance and Leadership, designed specifically for board members, executives, and individuals aspiring to governance positions...
TRAINER(S): Andrew Kakabadse, Professor of Governance & Leadership, Henley Business School

Boards, governance & stakeholders
Academies

Deep Tech Leadership Certificate: Blockchain Masterclass

27 Sep 2024

Blockchain technology has evolved far beyond its origins in cryptocurrencies, and its potential to revolutionise industries and economies cannot be understated. Beyond optimising supply chains and ensuring data security, blockchain carries transformative implications...
TRAINER(S): Stylianos Kampakis, AI and Data expert/Chartered statistician/Tokenomics expert, The Tesseract academy

Tech, cyber, data & digital
Academies

People Leadership Certificate: Project Management

01 Oct 2024

Join our Project Management Masterclass, led by Denise Creisson, to uncover why this skill is indispensable to achieving organisational success. This course covers project leadership, managing competing stakeholder demands, applying project management successfully in challenging organisational cultures, and innovations in project management...
TRAINER(S): Denise Creisson, Head of People & Organisational Development, Kugali

People, leadership, performance & diversity
Academies

Sustainability Functions and Challenges: A People and Action Focus

10 Oct 2024

The remit of a sustainability department had changed drastically in the last few years. What used to be a largely internal function dedicated to avoiding regulatory fines has turned into a change-focused department...
SPEAKER(S): Nina Buttle, Partner - Page Executive Financial Services, Page Executive
CHAIR: Suzanne Wise, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, JTI UK

Climate, sustainability & society
COO, climate, sustainability, supply & procurement

Business Leadership Certificate: One Day MBA

11 Oct 2024

Our One Day MBA is a great way to get a grounding in, or refresh your understanding of, the key tools and concepts of a full MBA and put them in the context of real-world business challenges.
TRAINER(S): John Jeffcock, CEO, Winmark Global

People, leadership, performance & diversity
Academies

Deep Tech Leadership Certificate: Metaverse Masterclass

18 Oct 2024

The Metaverse is not just an abstract concept; it's a tangible shift in how businesses operate and interact in a digital landscape. As we navigate this new reality, equipping yourself with the knowledge to comprehend, strategize, and leverage the Metaverse is paramount...
TRAINER(S): Stylianos Kampakis, AI and Data expert/Chartered statistician/Tokenomics expert, The Tesseract academy

Tech, cyber, data & digital
Academies

People Leadership Certificate: Change Leadership

06 Nov 2024

Embark on a transformative journey with our Change Leadership Masterclass, a pivotal component of Winmark's People Leadership Certificate. Perry Timms, a Chartered Member of the CIPD, Fellow of the RSA, and HR's No. 1 Most Influential Thinker in 2022, brings over 30 years of change expertise...
TRAINER(S): Perry Timms, Founder and Chief Energy Officer, People & Transformational HR Lts

People, leadership, performance & diversity
Academies

The C-Suite Certificate

22 Nov 2024

The C-Suite Certificate is the only course of its type in the World and a BBC Dragon recommends it to all his investment leaders. It is a unique careers course and a key element of MBA programmes including Imperial College, University of London...
TRAINER(S): John Jeffcock, CEO, Winmark Global

People, leadership, performance & diversity
Academies

Deep Tech Leadership Certificate: AI & Machine Learning

06 Dec 2024

In the dynamic business landscape, AI and Machine Learning are business critical tools, not only as technological advances but as strategic necessities. They enable organisations and their leadership to innovate, compete effectively, and drive sustained growth...
TRAINER(S): Manuel Leon Urrutia, Lecturer in Web and Internet Science, University of Southampton

Tech, cyber, data & digital
Academies