This networking event took place on Thursday 20 June 2024 in York
The Yorkshire and Humber Branch hosted a networking event in York! There was an informal Q&A session with General Counsel and Company Secretary Amy Stanbridge and Serena Lang, Chair of the ESG/Responsible Business Committee, at Henry Boot plc.
Following the Q&A session, there was an opportunity to informally meet others within the local network.
Serena Lang
Serena has extensive strategic leadership, growth transformation experience. She is the Non-Executive Director and Chair of ESG/Responsible Business Committee of Henry Boot plc, Non-Executive Director of Ainscough Crane Hire Limited and Chair of Trifast plc.
Amy Stanbridge
Amy is an experienced lawyer with a history of working in-house in the public sector and construction industry, she has worked at Henry Boot plc since 2014.
This event took place on Wednesday 28 February 2024 at Leeds Beckett University
The Yorkshire and Humber Branch were delighted to announce their Branch Re-Launch Event at Leeds Beckett University from 5pm on Wednesday 28 February 2024!
This event focused on employability and networking; allowing attendees the opportunity to hear from experienced governance professionals as well as recruiters from across the region.
Speakers
Sara Drake - CEO - CGIUKI
Helen Baker – HN06
Greg McHugh and George Fay - G2 Legal
Rahda Ladwa - Ladwa Recruitment
This event took place on Thursday 22 September 2022
On this occasion, senior lawyers from DLA Piper in Leeds provided an overview of the significant changes coming into effect in respect of corporate governance and reporting obligations in the next 12 months.
The speakers also provided a snapshot of other key upcoming legal and/or reporting changes which are relevant to company secretaries and governance professionals.
Speakers
- Victoria Rhodes, Partner, Corporate, DLA Piper, Leeds
- Mark Cliffe, Senior Associate, Corporate, DLA Piper, Leeds
This event took place on Wednesday 3 November 2021
We held an informal virtual meet and chat with members within the local Institute network.
Yorkshire Branch Chair, Lesley Ward FCG, was on hand to facilitate and answer any questions about Institute and branch activities.
This event took place on Wednesday 22 September 2021
On this occasion, senior lawyers from DLA Piper in Leeds provided an overview of the significant changes coming into effect in respect of corporate governance and reporting obligations in the next 12 months including in Corporate Governance, Data Privacy and Employment and other key areas.
The speakers also provided a snapshot of other key upcoming legal and/or reporting changes which are relevant to company secretaries and governance professionals.
Our speakers for this event included:
- Victoria Rhodes, Partner, Corporate, DLA Piper, Leeds
- Mark Cliffe, Senior Associate, Corporate, DLA Piper, Leeds
This event took place on Tuesday 20 April 2021
Have you been meaning to upgrade from Grad to Associate, or have you been thinking it is time to reward your hard work and professionalism with an upgrade to Fellow? Maybe as a Grad you are wondering what extra benefits becoming chartered will offer you now you have passed your exams?
This session for members will cover the benefits of upgrading, the application process and the evidence required. The session will include an opportunity in smaller groups to do some networking and to hear from others who have gone through the process.
If you have recent experience of upgrading which you would be happy to talk about please email lward@cgi.org.uk.
Our speaker for this event will be:
Lesley Ward, Chair of the Yorkshire Branch
We look forward to seeing you there.
This event took place on Thursday 25 February 2021
Branch members joined us for an informal virtual meet and chat with others within the local Institute network.
Thinking about upgrading your CGI membership?