IoD Surrey Quarterly Directors Business Breakfast

We hold four breakfast events a year, designed by directors for directors, and each one has a specific theme to help you get the most out of the event.

Each event will provide an opportunity to spotlight a member who will briefly intro the theme of the event leading us into a breakfast discussion.

Whilst the member in the spotlight will generously share their insights in leading and managing their organisation through navigating a business challenge or capitalising on a business opportunity, there will be no formal presentations, as the content and conversation comes from the attendees.

Come along and meet other members and enjoy some networking opportunities in the elegant and exclusive environment that is the Library at Pennyhill Park.

This quarterly director business breakfast also gives you the opportunity to meet the IoD Surrey team of ambassadors, a chance to tap into their knowledge, expertise and networks whilst ensuring you are maximising your membership.   

The Theme - This quarter's theme for the IoD Surrey Business Breakfast is "putting a spring in your step" how to approach business and personal resilience as a leader.Our IoD member speaker in the spotlight will be Lukas Haitzmann. Lukas will generously share his thoughts, methods, learnings on adapting to change and rising to challenges. What energises him and gives him a spring in his step. A constant in business life is there will be challenges & opportunities, a need for flexibility, agility, adaptability... Lukas will share his perspective on thrive as a business leader.

The Speaker - Lukas Haitzmann is an adventurer, entrepreneur, and IoD committee member who brings a unique perspective on resilience and leadership. At 18, he became the youngest person to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean, spending 59 days alone at sea - a feat that shaped his approach to challenge, grit, and adaptability. Since then, he’s founded five companies across sectors, including sustainability and robotics, raised over $500,000 in investment, and served on various national committees. Drawing from extreme expeditions and real-world business experience, Lukas shares insights on staying agile, finding energy in uncertainty, and leading with purpose through adversity.

The Menu - A full buffet breakfast (English & Continental)Tea / Coffee / Juice

Our Sponsor - Thank you to Business Surrey for Sponsoring the Breakfast Series of events in 2025. At the breakfast we'll hear a quick update on Business Surrey initiatives to support the Surrey business community.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, not least because we need to confirm final numbers and close registration 3 days before the event date. 

We look forward to seeing you there! 

P.S. To sponsor this event or the whole 2025 series of IoD Surrey Quarterly Directors Business Briefing Lunch to support both the work of the IoD and the Surrey business community giving your business a valuable profile awareness boost please contact: the Surrey Chair, Jarmila Yu via email: [email protected]

P.P.S. To propose future themes and nominate yourself to be the member in the spotlight please contact the Surrey Chair, Jarmila Yu via email: [email protected]

P.P.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. By attending this event you will be supporting the life-saving work of KSS. To view a short video about KSS please view here.