Building your governance career

Welcome

Marco Murray, Director, Entity Compliance & Governance, EY

Panel: Governance career paths

Join us for an insightful panel discussion with seasoned professionals who've paved unique paths, emphasizing the power of soft and transferable skills. Learn how to strategically showcase your atypical background to traditional governance professionals, unlocking doors to new opportunities.

Moderator:
Emily Ford, Policy Adviser, The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland

Panellists:
Catherine Kewish, Director, Office of the Senior Partner, Partnership Office, BDO LLP

Samira Sadeghi, Director, Trust Governance, Confederation of School Trusts

Panel: How to navigate difficult conversations in and out of the boardroom

Hard conversations and robust discussions are inevitable parts of good leadership, yet most people receive no formal training on these key skills. A recent study showed that over 50% of employees choose to sidestep difficult conversations. This session will cover the hardest conversations you will face including:

• How do I raise an ethical concern?
• How do I disagree with someone diplomatically?
• When should I speak up and when should I blow the whistle?
• How do I talk to someone about inappropriate conduct?
• How should I prepare for a tough performance review?

This session will give you everything you need to conduct the most difficult conversations in a constructive way without being sidetracked or losing your cool.

Sophie Paton-McDermott (M.Litt), Partner, Make Happy

Panel: Building resilience in governance

It’s no secret that a career in governance is everchanging, what one day brings is completely different the next. Panellists will share their stories when faced with challenges and changes during their careers. How they strengthened their resilience and ensured their role effectiveness.

Moderator:
Peter Swabey, Policy & Research Director, The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland

Panellists:
Thelma Freeman, Deputy Company Secretary, Nationwide Building Society

Krishan Pandit, Company Secretary, The Gym Group

Panel: A Career That's Custom-Built for You

Explore strategies for goal setting, navigating promotions, writing effective CVs, mastering conversations around advancement and achieving a work-life balance. Through expert insights, this session will help provide the skills to shape a governance career that aligns with your aspirations and personal commitments.

Facilitator:
Connor Simms, Director - Governance Recruitment Specialist, Ingen partners

Panellists:
Natasha Twena, Partner, Entity Compliance & Governance, EY

Helen Mantle, Divisional Director and Head of EMEA Entity Management Team, Macquarie Group 

Closing remarks

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

Formal Proceedings conclude

Networking and lunch