Better Director Series Creating a culture for growth
Despite the UK government's central mission to grow the economy, business leaders are encountering unprecedented challenges, including economic uncertainty and rising costs, supply chain disruptions, a persistent skills shortage and rapid advancements in technology.
To navigate this complex landscape, the Institute of Directors (IoD) invites you to our upcoming event, "Creating a culture for growth," at Leicester Business School.
This session offers a unique opportunity to:
- Learn from industry experts about fostering a growth-oriented culture within your organisation.
- Network with senior leaders from across the region, sharing insights and strategies.
- Engage in a panel discussion addressing current challenges and opportunities in driving business growth.
This event is designed for senior leaders and directors committed to driving growth within their organisations amidst the evolving economic landscape. Join us to gain valuable insights, connect with fellow leaders, and equip yourself with the tools to cultivate a culture that propels growth.
Watch this space for speaker & topic announcements and register now for your opportunity to join the discussion.
Directions: A map of the campus can be found at: https://www.le.ac.uk/maps/#brookfield.
Car parking: Is available at the rear of Brookfield and accessed via Holmfield Road. Upon entry drive up to the barrier, press the button and security will raise the barrier for you. If you are arriving by foot, there are entrances directly off London Road and via the car park as above
Speakers
John Browett - Chair of Institute of Directors (IoD) & Chair of Octopus Group
John was appointed as Chair of the Institute of Directors in July 2024. During his extensive executive career, working with both large and smaller companies, he was chief executive of Dunelm, Dixons and Monsoon Accessorize, and Senior Vice President of Retail at Apple and Group Operations Development Director at Tesco.
In addition to his role as Chair of the Institute, John is the Chair of Octopus Group and fraud prevention organisation Cifas, as well as Euroffice, Northern Business Plastics, Just Move In, Yoti and Wehkamp BV. He is also a Senior Advisor to the Boston Consulting Group.
John has a degree in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University and an MBA degree from Wharton Business School (Palmer Scholar).
Sponsors
University of Leicester
The University of Leicester School of Business is a global academy for leaders, innovators and change makers. Building on over 90 years on delivering business education, we are internationally renowned for your courses in accounting and finance, business and management, economics and marketing. We conduct pioneering work in partnership with leaders, managers, SMEs and large organisations to develop the knowledge and skills our partners need and to promote responsible business practice. We are ranked 27th in the UK for research power.
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