Directors social networking event
Sponsored by Activate Learning Guildford College
Join the IoD Surrey and Berkshire Branches for a relaxing end to the day, social peer to peer director networking over drinks.
An evening of conversation at Activate Learning Guildford, hosted by the Surrey Chair, Jarmila Yu and Vice Chair, Kate Davis.
We hold six social meetup events a year, designed by directors for directors, and each one allows open networking so we can hear from members about what’s going in business across Surrey and Berkshire.
Each event will provide an opportunity to share key IoD and Surrey branch updates and share member news with each other, there will be no formal presentations though we will have a guest speaker to share some opening remarks, as the main content and conversation comes from the attendees throughout the course of the evening.
Come along and meet other members and enjoy some networking opportunities at a relaxed drinks evening.
This bi-monthly member focused informal social meetup also gives you the opportunity to meet the IoD Surrey and Berkshire team of ambassadors, a chance to tap into their knowledge, expertise and networks whilst ensuring you are maximising your membership.
The March event will take place at Activate Learning. Providing us with a chance to visit the Digital Skills Centre and hear about the opportunities business can tap into for staff skills training from some of Activate Learning's courses and of course to build their future employee pipeline from Activate Learning's student base.
Refreshments kindly sponsored by Activate Learning.
Please note this event will take place in the Digital Skills Centre on the first floor of the Jubilee Building at Activate Learning, Stoke Road, Guildford, Surrey GU1 1EZ. The difference between a good director and a great director is the company they keep. Meet and learn from directors across the UK and beyond. Connect with you local branch to broaden your network, build your career and strengthen your organisation.
This event is open to IoD members, and those interested in becoming a member.
Places are limited so be sure to register your attendance as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing you there!
P.S. Kindly note that the event will be making a donation to the IoD Surrey Branch Charity, the Kent, Surrey, Sussex Air Ambulance Service.
Sponsoring IoD Surrey and Berkshire Branch Events:
To sponsor future events like this one and support the work of the IoD Surrey and Berkshire Branch for the business community, giving your business a valuable profile awareness boost, please contact the IoD Surrey Branch Chair, Jarmila Yu via email [email protected]
Speakers
Gary Headland, CEO, Activate Learning
Gary Headland was appointed CEO of Activate Learning and Co-Chair of the Activate Learning Education Trust on 1 April 2022. Prior to this, he served as CEO of the Lincoln College Group for seven and a half years, overseeing colleges in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, as well as international operations in Saudi Arabia and China.
In addition to his executive responsibilities, Gary holds several voluntary positions, including Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire and President of the Royal British Legion in Lincolnshire. He also serves as a non-executive director and chair of the cyber security company KryptoKloud Ltd.
Gary's career prior to education included roles as a Director at Northgate Public Services for three and a half years, Director at Norfolk Constabulary for over two years, and 23 years as a senior Royal Air Force officer, with postings across the UK, Germany, Italy, and the Middle East.
A strong advocate for lifelong learning, Gary has complemented his 35-year public and private sector career with extensive education and training. He holds an MA from King’s College London, an MBA from the Open University Business School, and a Level 7 qualification from the CIPD. He is completing his Chartered Director accreditation through the Institute of Directors (IoD). A Fellow of the IoD, and formerly of both the CIPD and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), Gary is deeply passionate about transforming lives through exceptional education and addressing the needs of local communities.
Sponsors
Activate Learning Guildford College

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