Winmark Ltd

Mind the Governance Gap, Business Continuity Planning

All day · Free

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Women In Leadership: A Private Dinner

All day · Free

What makes an award-winning tax team? The Story of M&S and Crisis Management

All day · Free

The CMO in the Boardroom: Leading on Brand

All day · Free

Cost, Investment & Supplier Management

All day · Free

Leading the Finance Department, Strategic Planning, Governance & Risk

All day · Free

Working the the Board & Stakeholders

All day · Free

Events

9 events

Event

Mind the Governance Gap, Business Continuity Planning

Mon, 7 Sept

An in-person discussion with the PensionChair network focused on Business Continuity Planning, recognised by TPR and trustees as an essential component of an effective risk management framework. The interactive session is designed for Chairs and will explore continuity planning, resilience, oversight, gaps in current approaches, and trustee responsibilities. Speakers: Mat Backus, Pension Risk Specialist, WTW, and Joe Smith, Senior Director, Retirement, Human Capital and Benefits, WTW.

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What makes an award-winning tax team? The Story of M&S and Crisis Management

Thu, 10 Sept

A session exploring how Marks & Spencer's tax team helped the group respond to a cyber-attack that significantly interrupted operations, particularly through cash management. The event highlights the importance of strong relationships and business partnering during a crisis. Chair: Sandy Markwick, C-suite Director, Winmark. Speaker: Faisal Shafiq, Head of Group Tax, Marks & Spencer.

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Leading the Finance Department, Strategic Planning, Governance & Risk

Fri, 11 Sept

A Global CFO Academy Masterclass delivered in collaboration with Bayes Business School, London. The session examines how CFOs can lead finance departments that deliver disciplined governance while shaping strategic direction. Topics include the CFO's leadership role in strategy and governance, finance function structure, strategic planning, governance and risk oversight, capability development, succession, budgeting, and resource allocation. For Global CFO Academy Delegates only.

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The CMO in the Boardroom: Leading on Brand

Thu, 17 Sept

A session on the Chief Marketing Officer's essential role in the boardroom as a bridge between internal operations, customers, and the market. Chair: Sarah Roberts, Global Chief Marketing Officer. Speaker: Christian Gladwell, SVP of Strategy and Partnerships, Sabio.

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Women In Leadership: A Private Dinner

Thu, 17 Sept

A private dinner examining the continuing journey towards gender parity in leadership, including representation on FTSE 100 boards, in senior leadership roles, and among CEOs. Chair: Nicki Pritchard, Managing Partner, Anderson Quigley. Speakers: Dame Theresa Villiers, Director and Trustee, Shaftesbury, and Kate Mackie, Global Chief Marketing Strategy & Operations Officer, EY.

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Working the the Board & Stakeholders

Fri, 18 Sept

A Global GC Academy Masterclass delivered in collaboration with The Dickson Poon School of Law, King's College London. The session explores how General Counsel can operate confidently at board level, influence senior stakeholders, communicate legal risk, align legal and business strategy, and increase the visibility and impact of the legal function. For Global GC Academy Delegates only.

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Cost, Investment & Supplier Management

Fri, 18 Sept

A Global CFO Academy Masterclass delivered in collaboration with Bayes Business School, London. The session provides CFOs with tools to forecast internal financial demand, manage external vendors, and scale services efficiently. Topics include financial demand forecasting, strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor lifecycle management, outsourcing decisions, performance tracking, cost control, benchmarking, and supplier innovation. For Global CFO Academy Delegates only.

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From Pilot to Performance: Leveraging Tech for Better Legal Team Outcomes

Tue, 22 Sept

A session on moving beyond AI pilots to achieve practical results in legal teams, particularly amid rising pressure on cost, capacity, and speed. Speaker: Ali Haidar, Head of Legal Affairs, Middle East, Microsoft.

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Personal Finance for C-Suite Leaders

Wed, 23 Sept

A session providing practical insights into financial challenges and opportunities at senior leadership level. Topics include the investment landscape, wealth, remuneration and tax planning, coordinated tax and investment planning, flexibility as careers evolve, long-term goals, legacy, and an interactive Q&A. Speakers: Michael Winson, Senior Investment Director, Rathbones, and Chris Noble, Senior Financial Planner, Rathbones.