FD Forum London

FD Forum London

27 November 25 to 5 November 25
3:00pm to 5:00pm
(Europe/London)

Event Details

FD Forum

Thursday 27th November

Registrations and refreshments 2:30pm-3:00pm

Meeting 3:00pm-5:00pm

Venue: London TBC

Networking drinks from 5:00pm

Kindly sponsored by

Key Takeaways

  • the impact of the budget for the recruitment market and the broader economy
  • clearer understanding of Government policy and strategy as it pertains to the recruitment sector - public and private
  • what rationale lies behind Government thinking, and where it is heading in the months ahead

Meeting Agenda

Now the date of the budget has been set, finance leaders will be keenly anticipating what it has in store for the recruitment sector and employment in general. The Government has stated their determination to promote growth and investment, and the budget gives the opportunity to match their intentions with action.

 

In this session you will hear from two keynote speakers on what impact the budget has  economically and how it fits into the Government's overall political strategy.

 

This event is designed to equip business leaders and Finance Directors alike with the information needed to navigate change and make informed strategic decisions to position their company for the year ahead in light of the Budget and broader government policy

 

Welcome & introduction

Keith Wilmott, CFO, Venn Group

 

APSCo update

Sushil Sidhu, Global Finance Director, APSCo

 

The UK Economy in a changing world

Rob Brand, Head Of Business Services Sector, HSBC UK

An overview of the UK economy in light of recent government legislation and analysis of  the budget in the context of domestic and global change. How is the business community responding to Government initiatives around tax and investment and what do recruitment business leaders need to know to plan accordingly.

 

Beyond the budget

Alex Challoner, Political & Media Strategist

Alex will give political context to the budget along with analysis of the strategic priorities of the current Government, helping to anticipate policy shifts and align strategies for competitive advantage. Alex's unique insight will give a broader understanding of the political climate in the UK, and what it means to recruitment business leaders and Finance Directors.

 

 

You can register your interest in advance here.

Speakers

Rob Brand
Rob Brand

HSBC, Head of Business Services

Rob is the HSBC UK national Sector Head of Business Services, providing insights and coverage for the Recruitment sector, providing funding for acquisition financing, capital projects, international expansion, IPOs as well as general banking solutions. Rob has worked in banking for over 21 years.

Alex Challoner
Alex Challoner

Political & Media Strategist and Founder of Cavendish Communications

For 30 years, I have developed a wide-ranging career in government relations, public affairs and corporate reputation. I also founded and grew Cavendish Communications, a leading public affairs and public relations agency, through which I have created a strong track record of delivery for many corporate leaders, and national and international clients.

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