Name: Bridging Executives and Boards
Start: 2024-11-05T08:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-11-05T09:00:00+00:00

APAC, EMEA

Business

Whether you’re already on a board, work closely with one, or have ambitions to join, this session will give you practical tools to build stronger relationships and make a real impact in the boardroom. You’ll discover how to align goals, navigate complex challenges, and bring fresh perspectives to decision-making at the highest level.

Guest Speaker

Professor Charlotte Valeur, Chief Executive, Global Governance Group.

Charlotte is a highly respected authority in corporate governance and leadership, with extensive experience as an Investment Banker, FTSE Chair, and Non-Executive Director. Her board-level experience spans IPOs, M&As, and corporate restructuring, making her exceptionally qualified to lead us through this topic.

Charlotte will share real-world examples and strategies for navigating governance within large organizations. Together we will explore:

Key board responsibilities

How to balance strategic oversight with executive support

Navigating complex governance challenges like IPOs and M&As

Aligning organizational goals with governance and regulatory expectations

Ensuring diverse perspectives are represented at the decision-making table.

You’ll leave this session with a better understanding of board dynamics and how to contribute to strategic decisions effectively. Plus, there will be an opportunity to ask Charlotte your questions during the Q&A.

Don’t miss out — RSVP now to save your spot!

Charlotte Valeur

Global Governance Group

Chief Executive

Charlotte Valeur is an Investment Banker and experienced FTSE Chair and Non-Executive Director. Her long board-level experience spans a host of sectors and industries and covers IPOs, M&A and restructuring.

Her board experience includes Charing Blackstone Loan Financing, The U.K. Institute of Directors, FTSE250 Kennedy Wilson Europe Real Estate, FTSE250 Digital 9 Infrastructure and serving as a Non Executive Director of FTSE250 Bankers Investment Trust, the U.K. Industrial Fusion Solution and of the international engineering firm Laing O’Rourke.

She is a recognised international authority and professor in corporate governance and leadership, and author of Effective Directors, Questions to Ask.

Emma Hicks

WeQual

VP of Membership & Programs

Emma is an experienced strategic leader, specializing in professional development at C-suite and senior management levels. With a track record for delivering solutions across a broad range of global sectors and industries, Emma brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for continuing professional development.

Emma is a Fellow and Advisory Board Member of the Learning Performance Institute (LPI), holds certifications from the Institute of Directors (IoD) and Association for Talent Development (ATD), and is a former Education Committee member at the European Confederation of Directors Associations (ecoDa).

Emma spent nearly a decade with the Institute of Directors leading the strategic direction of the IoD’s global professional development courses including the prestigious Chartered Director qualification. After leaving the IoD, Emma joined HR technology and services company, Connectr, initially as interim COO, and then permanently as Chief Commercial Officer. Now, Emma is Director of Global Membership and Programs at WeQual, an organisation on a mission to drive equality in the world’s largest organisations. Emma’s role at WeQual aligns beautifully with her core values and purpose – supporting women and all talent to achieve their career goals, and organisations to thrive through inclusive leadership practice.
Emma also spent five years with Reed Learning as their Strategic Partnership Manager, working with over 100 clients, external partners, and awarding bodies. During this time, Emma also designed and delivered learning programs, including internationally recognized qualifications.

Outside of WeQual, Emma has a young family (8-year-old Joshua, 6-year-old Jasmine, and a recent ‘furbaby’ addition, Monty the cockapoo), who keep her equally busy, active and above all grateful.