Name: Rising Leaders | The Art of Presenting to Senior Leaders (EMEA)
Start: 2025-01-14T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-01-14T12:00:00+00:00

EMEA

Rising Leaders

Want to make a lasting impact when presenting to senior leaders?

In this session, we’ll explore what it takes to communicate with impact and gravitas. From discussing strategy to delivering concise messaging, you’ll learn practical insights on how to command the attention of senior leadership that you can use immediately.

Guest Speaker

Patrik Bless, Managing Director, Partners Group.

Patrik brings over 17 years of experience to the table as Co-Head of the Business Applications business unit and Chief Information Security Officer of Partners Group. Patrik will share valuable insights on how to present to C-suite executives with confidence and clarity. Learn practical strategies to strengthen your communication, build executive presence, and make a lasting impression.

Engage with Patrik, expand your network, and join thought-provoking breakout sessions.

Be sure to accept your calendar invitation. We look forward to seeing you there!

Patrik Bless

Partners Group

Managing Director and Chief Information Security Officer

With a robust foundation in computer science and business management, Patrik Bless serves as Managing Director and Co-Head of the Business Applications business unit at Partners Group, based in Zug. As the firm’s Chief Information Security Officer, Patrik leverages over 17 years of industry experience to oversee critical information security initiatives.

His career began with pivotal leadership roles at Open Systems and Detecon Management Consultancy, where he honed his expertise in strategic security solutions.

Patrik holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Lausanne, and an MBA from the University of St.Gallen (HSG), both in Switzerland, blending technical acumen with business insights to drive innovative outcomes.

Emma Hicks

WeQual

VP of Memberships and 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.