These events are designed to give aspiring non-executives the opportunity to hear from seasoned non-executives, to gain insight into what it takes to build a portfolio career and what it is like when you get there. This event will be chaired by Charlie Wagstaff, MD and Co-Founder, Criticaleye.
7 February 2012 - 18:30 - 21:30

These events are designed for CEOs of AIM-listed companies to gain insight into the leadership issues at the top of their agenda with their direct peer group. The debate will be driven by those at the event, with participants encouraged to put forward the topics that matter most to them, and will be chaired by Matthew Blagg, CEO, Criticaleye.
8 February 2012 - 08:00 - 09:30

It’s regularly reported that two-thirds of acquisitions fail to deliver on the proposed operational and strategic synergies put forward when a bid is made. This event addresses why such failures occur and how crucial mistakes can be avoided when embarking on a takeover.
9 February 2012 - 09:00 - 10:30

2012 will be a huge year for media in the UK, seeing the completion of the digital switch-over as well as the small matter of the Olympics hosted on its soil. This Criticaleye Discussion Group, instigated and hosted by the BBC, will centre around how the emergence of IPTV / Smart TV will change consumption habits and business models.
21 February 2012 - 08:00 - 10:30

This dinner, specifically for Divisional CEOs, will allow participants to benchmark with their peers and to talk openly in a safe environment about their experiences in the role and the considerable challenges that they face. Guests at this dinner will have the opportunity to hear from Bruce Cox, Managing Director, Rio Tinto Diamonds, Rio Tinto Plc.
22 February 2012 - 18:30 - 21:30

This Criticaleye event will bring together Members of the Criticaleye Community who operate in the private equity environment. Guests are invited to network over drinks and canapés in a relaxed and informal environment. Richard Moulton, Head of PE at Eversheds, will be joining us and will say a few words about the outlook for private equity in 2012.
23 February 2012 - 18:30 - 21:00

Size isn’t everything. The world’s largest organisations may have scale, but they realise that agility and innovation are essential if they are to continue to be market leaders. This Forum, in association with IBM, examines how organisations provide a platform for the best and brightest minds to react to and even invent opportunities by launching products/services which send shockwaves through a sector or industry.
29 February 2012 - 08:00 - 11:00

These events are designed for CEOs to gain insight into the leadership issues at the top of their agenda with their direct peer group. The debate will be driven by those at the event, with participants encouraged to put forward the topics that matter most to them.
7 March 2012 - 08:00 - 09:30

This short conference call for Members of Criticaleye has been arranged for aspiring NEDs to learn from one of the UK’s top NED headhunters about how to prepare for NED interviews. Hanson Green’s Peter Waine will provide a brief introduction about the differences between executive and NED interviews, considering the priorities of both headhunters and nomination committees during the process. Members will then have the opportunity to pose questions directly to Peter for his advice on areas such as interview technique and preparation, and what due diligence and external advice aspiring NEDs should complete before deciding to join a new board.
8 March 2012 - 15:00 - 16:00

A perfect storm has emerged in retail where innovative boards can seize on the appetite of consumers to purchase goods and services across multiple channels. This Panel Discussion Group, hosted by the private equity firm LDC, will bring together CEOs and Non-executive Directors to discuss how retailers are adjusting to this highly competitive environment and how to achieve scale in volatile economic conditions.
8 March 2012 - 18:45 - 21:00

At this Inspiring NEDs Lunch, Peter Waine will be discussing ‘How do you know the true state of a company before joining the board?’. This will lead into a discussion around the topic including the effectiveness of UK corporate governance, chaired by Matthew Blagg, CEO, Criticaleye.
20 March 2012 - 12:00 - 14:30

These events are designed for CEOs and NEDs of private equity-backed companies to gain insight into the leadership issues at the top of their agenda with their direct peer group. The debate will be driven by those at the event, with participants encouraged to put forward the topics that matter most to them, and will be chaired by Matthew Blagg, CEO, Criticaleye.
21 March 2012 - 08:00 - 09:30

Considering the complexity of today’s business and economic landscape and the resulting pressures felt by company leaders, the opportunity for chairs to confer with their peer group is vital. Given the role that Criticaleye, as The Network of Leaders, plays in the business community, we continue to create space for key decision makers to share views and gain insight from their peers within a safe and comfortable environment.
22 March 2012 - 12:15 - 14:30

Geraint Anderson, CEO, TT electronics plc will give a short speech on his experiences of working with a newly appointed Chairman at a public company. Geraint was appointed as CEO in August 2008, one of his NEDs was promoted into the Chairman position in May 2010 – his first role as chair. Geraint will reflect on key lessons learnt as CEO in relation to building a strong and effective working relationship with a newly appointed Chairman.
27 March 2012 - 12:00 - 14:30

Most CEOs have arisen from operations and finance. But the common perception of the type of CEO that is fit-for-purpose is increasingly being challenged. With the right guidance, development and aspiration, HRDs and other functional heads are becoming strong contenders for CEO roles.
28 March 2012 - 08:00 - 10:00