Governance Jersey 2025

Time

Agenda

08.30

Registration, refreshments, and networking

09.05

Welcome and Introduction

• Tony Wood FCG, CGIUKI Jersey Branch Chair

09.10

Keynote address

AI is everywhere. How does this affect the Governance Professional?

An exciting opening session with industry specialists Dr Scarlett Brown, Susan Fadil and Adam Jeffries who will discuss how AI is already behind the scenes, how this affects data integrity and how we can embrace AI for practical applications to improve the way we work.

Speakers:

• Dr Scarlett Brown, Director - Think Tank, Board Intelligence

• Susan Fadil FCG, Senior Director, Fund Services JTC

• Adam Jeffries, Group Chief Information Officer, JTC

JTC and Board Intelligence joint sponsored session

10.10

Refreshment break and networking

10.40

Global Economic Trends and the Impact of AI

Richard Champion and Thomas Becket guide the Investment philosophy and process at CGWM and are going to provide an update on what the current Global Economic Trends are and how AI will make an impact. With so much happening in the world at the moment this is a must attend session.

Speaker:

• Richard Champion, Co-Chief Investment Officer, Canaccord
• Thomas Becket, Co-Chief Investment Officer, Canaccord

Sponsored by Canaccord

11.30

The board’s role in crisis management and reputation

This is expected to be a very thought-provoking session by a distinguished panel, discussing the evolving landscape around crisis management and how companies can protect themselves with having a robust framework in place.

Moderator:

• Garry Toy FCG, MD, The Thayan Family Office Ltd

Speakers:

• Jim Hopley MBE, ex-CEO of Co-op and honorary NPO & Charity Chair
• Lynne Capie, Director and Founder, Soteria
• Zoe Dixon-Smith, MD, Baker Regulatory

12.20

Lunch break and networking

13.20

Update from CGIUKI

Speaker:

• Peter Swabey FCG, Policy & Research Director, The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland

13.40

The Future of Governance: Embracing ESG to Build Resilience and Impact

This session is going to be very interesting; Tom will lead the discussion with David and Ian on how a Board of Directors can embrace ESG, looking at the importance of accurate reporting and what the related risks and opportunities are.

Moderator:

• Tom McKenna, Sustainable Finance Lead, Jersey Finance

Speakers:

• Ian Roberts, Co-Founder, Acacia Limited
• David Vieira, Chief Communications Officer & Group Head of Sustainability Services, JTC

14.30

Refreshment break and networking

15.00

Directors Radar

It's easy to focus strictly on the factors that are impacting businesses day to day, this session with Heather-Anne Hubbell is aimed at leadership teams and includes broader focus areas to consider when planning for the rest of this year and beyond.

Speaker: 

Heather-Anne Hubbell, Head of Governance, Hubbell Ventures Ltd

Sponsored by BPP

15.50

Future of the Governance Professional

An interactive session to discuss themes touched on throughout the conference by a very experienced panel, considering the future of the Governance Professional and how the industry in general will be affected by changes in technology.

Moderator:

• Steph Workman, Director, Altum Group

Speakers:

• Natalie Dimond, Director, Chapter One
• Henry Matson ACG, Co-sec, JT
• Stephen McGrath, Managing Director, Mourant Governance Services

16.35

Closing remarks

• Tony Wood FCG, CGIUKI Jersey Branch Chair

16.40

Drinks Reception until 18.40