IoD Surrey and Berkshire Quarterly Directors Business Briefing Lunch
Lunch at the fabulous Royal Berkshire Hotel, hosted by the Surrey Chair, Jarmila Yu and Vice Chair, Kate Davis.
We hold four lunch 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 share insights from the IoD Policy & Governance team who will briefly intro the theme of the event leading us into a lunch discussion.
Whilst the IoD senior representative will generously share their insights, there will be no formal presentations, as the content and conversation come from the attendees. Whilst we’re keen to hear from the centre, it’s a valuable opportunity for the centre to hear first-hand from us – what we’re seeing and experiencing on the ground in the branch area on the topic being addressed. Outside of the policy voice surveys this is another way we can get our local voice heard and our comments taken to the policy makers.
Come along and meet other members and enjoy some networking opportunities in the elegant and exclusive environment that is the Royal Berkshire Hotel.
This quarterly director business lunch 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.
Theme: The IoD's recent policy paper: Annual Policy Outlook Trends, risks and opportunities for business in 2025. A chance to unpack this and discuss key points from “The Director’s First Quarter 2025 Update”.
Speaker: Dr Roger Barker, IoD, Director of Policy and Governance
Menu: Two Course Lunch Elderflower Fizz a lunchtime soft drink Tea / Coffee
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.
Sponsor 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]
Speakers
Dr Roger Barker, IoD
Roger has been the IoD’s Director of Policy and Corporate Governance since September 2020. He also served as Director of Corporate Governance and Professional Standards at the IoD from 2008-2016.
He is honorary associate at the Centre for Ethics and Law at University College London and was previously managing director of Governomics Ltd, a corporate governance advisory firm. He is also the author of numerous books and articles on corporate governance and board effectiveness.
A former investment banker, Roger spent almost 15 years in equity research and senior management roles at UBS and Bank Vontobel in the UK and Switzerland. He has a doctorate from Oxford University and taught Politics at Merton College Oxford between 2005 and 2008. Until January 2020, he served as a UK member of the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels.
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