2019 series – C-Suite Challenges in an age of innovation and disruption.
The pace of global change, a world filled with disruptive technology, customers judging not just on the quality of goods and financial performance but also on a great end to end experience and the company’s relationship with their workers, communities and impact on society means that CEO’s are facing an enormous challenge. Join our audience of 80 CXO’s from media, creative & tech at The Century Club for breakfast, networking and a panel discussion.
The Changing face of the C-Suite: In the first of our series we focus on the changing face of the leadership team itself. It’s clear that major changes in the structure and approach of leadership are required for businesses to survive and thrive.
- Who gets a seat at the table now ?
- How does a C-Suite make the move from being compartmentalised to collaborative?
- How to develop a diverse leadership pipeline
The Changing face of the C-Suite – Breakfast, Networking & Panel Discussion
Thursday 7th February 8.15am – 10.30am
Dhiraj Mukherjee – Co-Founder of Shazam & digital entrepreneur.
Dhiraj is an experienced digital business executive and entrepreneur with a proven track record in both corporate and start-up environments. In 2000, Dhiraj co-founded Shazam Entertainment, the world’s first mobile phone-based music recognition service (sold to Apple for a reported $400M). Over the course of his career, he has held senior roles in media & entertainment, consulting and the charity sector. He is also an active angel investor, and speaks regularly at conferences on innovation and entrepreneurship. Recognised by the Financial Times as one of Europe’s Top 50 technology entrepreneurs in 2015, he was previously Head of Banking Innovation at Virgin Money.
Jason Tavaria – Experienced CEO & board level advisor
A 20 year veteran in eCommerce and disruptive business technologies working in London & San Francisco. Jason founded eCommerce business Dolphin Music, selling musical instruments online and growing it into one of the fastest growing companies in the UK, distributing 1000’s of products a day across Europe as well as running a chain of retail stores. After exiting in 2012, Jason spent time sitting on company boards and advising both start-ups and larger corporates (including MetaPack and Shutl) on eCommerce and technology transformation. In 2014, Jason joined eBay inc to run a subsidiary in eCommerce logistics working on agile transformation projects within the company to bring the principals and mindset to different internal functions. Most recently Jason has taken on a COO role for San Francisco based Easypost, one of the most valuable companies to come out of Y combinator.
Mira Magecha – Chief People Officer, Just Eat.
Mira has been working with leadership teams and helping them lead People and Business transformation projects for over 15 years. Mira was appointed as interim Chief People Officer in September 2018 at Just Eat. Prior to this she was International People Director supporting Just Eat through it’s growth and multiple global acquisitions. Prior to this Mira was a Senior Consultant at Capgemini. Mira has extensive experience leading people, building high performing teams and designing and supporting transformation change.
Nick Moreno, Director of Strategy, Satellite & Media at Arqiva.
Nick Moreno is Director of Strategy for Arqiva’s Satellite & Media division, which helps rightsholders monetize their content globally. Nick has worked in the TMT industry for more than 20 years in a variety of strategic and commercial roles, including Discovery, Technicolor and Ericsson. Nick has a degree in Economics from the London School of Economics and an MBA from London Business School.
Date: Thursday 7th February, 8.15am-10.30am (registration & breakfast from 8.15am, discussion starts at 9am)
Location: The Century Club, 61-63 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6LQ
This event will offer an opportunity to network with C Suite Executives and Senior Directors from media, creative & tech.
Space is limited, if you are interested in attending please RSVP below to register your interest.
