Leadership that moves the needle

Leadership is everywhere. But what does effective leadership look like today—and tomorrow? How does leadership intersect with the areas that we are all reflecting on?

• Technology and digital transformation;
• The rise of private equity;
• Attracting, inspiring, and retaining top talent.

The session goes beyond the buzzwords to explore how leadership can deliver tangible impact across an organisation and on client relationships. You will walk away with:

• Fresh perspectives from a dynamic panel;
• Provocative thinking on leadership in a changing market;
• Practical ideas to apply at your firm

Help shape the conversation by reflecting on these two questions:

• What are the top three components of leadership for today and the future?
• Who are the leaders in your firm—and what makes them stand out?

And please share your thoughts, ideally in advance with committee member Rob Worrall. Your insights will enhance the relevance of the discussion.

Agenda

8.30am   Registration and networking

8.45am   Interactive panel discussion
10.00am Close

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Panel

Ken Fowlie – Strategic Legal Leader
• Chair & CEO of Stowe Family Law, driving growth under private equity ownership (Investcorp, Livingbridge)
• Chair of Simply Conveyancing, leading transformation in UK property law services
• Former CEO & Board Director at Slater and Gordon, pioneering leadership in listed law firm strategy
• Advises firms and sponsors on leadership, innovation, and strategic growth in professional services
• Qualified solicitor (1996); Law & Commerce (UNSW); Sloan MSc (London Business School)

Portia Hickey – Chartered Psychologist
• Co-Founder of Thrive Matters, delivering evidence-based tools to accelerate leadership in professional services
• Trusted by top law firms and elite institutions (Harvard, MIT, Oxford) to build high-impact leadership behaviours
• Drives measurable gains in retention, revenue, and client impact
• Associate of the Møller Institute, University of Cambridge

Huw Jennings – Elite Talent Developer
• Head of Football Development at Fulham FC, leading youth-to-senior transitions and women’s football strategy
• Former Academy Director at Southampton FC, credited with developing world-class talent including Bale and Walcott
• Ex-Premier League Youth Development Manager, key architect of the Elite Player Performance Plan
• Honoured for leadership in youth football with the Eamonn Dolan Award and an Honorary Doctorate

Christine O’Shea MSc, CPsychol, AFBPsS
Christine founded the international business psychology consultancy Piccadilly Beck. Piccadilly Beck focuses on leadership versatility, enabling leaders to take new and more expansive perspectives on themselves, their world, and the people in it. Piccadilly Beck’s work is about enabling real people to create real change. Christine has also co-founded The Meraki Pieces, a project to provoke thought and discussion on current evolutions in leadership. She is a chartered psychologist in occupational and coaching psychology and a trained Integral Coach.

Moderator: Rob Worrall

Led end-to-end people strategy at BDO UK, scaling the workforce from 3,500 to 8,000+ and supporting £1Bn revenue growth
Deep expertise across the full employee lifecycle — from talent acquisition and organisational design to employee experience, leadership development, and digital HR transformation

Hope you can join your peers.