Pathways to the Boardroom: A NED event

Pathways to the Boardroom welcomes aspiring and established NEDs, senior executives, commercial and not-for-profit Chairs, allies and advocates of greater diversity in the boardroom, and members of the wider business community, creating opportunities for connections and conversations between those already serving on boards and those aspiring to join them.

The evening will begin with an introductory address from Shernett Ranson MBE, Head of Public Appointments Talent & Outreach at HM Government, followed by a panel discussion featuring experienced board members and business leaders.

Who should attend?

• Current and aspiring Non-Executive Directors
• Board chairs and trustees
• Senior executives considering a board career
• Leaders from the commercial, public and charitable sectors
• Allies and advocates of greater diversity and inclusion in the boardroom
• Members of the wider business community interested in board leadership and governance

Agenda

• 17:30 - Arrival and registration
• 18:00 - Welcome and address from Asam Malik, Partner, Forvis Mazars and Moni Mannings OBE, Founder, EPOC
• 18:10 – Introductory address from Shernett Ranson, Head of Public Appointments Talent & Outreach, HM Cabinet Office
• 18:20 - Panel discussion and Q&A
• 19:30 - Closing Address
• Refreshments and networking
• 20:30 - Event ends

Register your interest

Places are limited. To attend, please register your interest below. Guest list places will be confirmed at least two weeks before the event.

Register your interest

*Please note that this event is being hosted jointly by EPOC and Forvis Mazars LLP. When you register for the event, your details will be processed by both organisations and EPOC will contact you with event-related communications. Alongside this you may receive additional relevant news, updates and invitations from both EPOC and Forvis Mazars LLP after the event. You will be given the option to unsubscribe from emails at any time. By attending this event, you may choose to provide us with your personal information (name, email address, phone number). Further information is available in the EPOC privacy policy and Forvis Mazars LLP.

Speakers

Shernett Ranson MBE
Head of Public Appointments Talent & Outreach, HM Government

Panel

Panel Chair: Tarifa Simpson, Partner - Forvis Mazars

• Dave Wilson
  Chair, LBG Media (LADBible and Betches) PLC and Knights PLC
• Karen Finlayson
  NED, Health Innovation Yorkshire and Humber
• Majid Khan
  Group CFO, Regatta Group
• Paul Hamer
  Chair of Panira

Hosted by Asam Malik, Forvis Mazars, and Moni Mannings OBE, EPOC

About EPOC

EPOC is a national network of senior executives of colour and key stakeholders who influence board-level appointments across the UK. Through events, connections and advocacy, EPOC works to widen access to board opportunities across the commercial, public and charitable sectors.