Guarding Growth: Cyber security as a leadership imperative

9th Oct 2025 8:00 am

10:30 am
Historic building surrounded by lush greenery

Designed for CEOs and senior executives, the session delivers real stories of cyber risk, practical leadership strategies, and expert insights into legal, regulatory, and human-centred protection.

Sharpen your resilience, protect your reputation, and set your organisation up for secure, sustainable growth.

Agenda:

08:00 Arrival, tea and coffee
08:30 Buffet breakfast
09:00 Keynote and panel discussion
10:30 Close

Why Attend?

• Real-world stories of how and why cyber threats unfold
• Actionable leadership strategies to protect your business
• Keynote and panel discussion with sector experts
• Networking with forward-thinking peers

Beyond the expert content, the breakfast offers a unique opportunity for networking with like-minded, forward-thinking leaders. Pennyhill Park, known for its exclusivity and professional setting, provides the ideal environment for open discussion and the exchange of ideas. This breakfast not only delivers valuable knowledge but also reinforces the role of the CEO as guardian of trust, reputation and resilience in the face of an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape.

Speakers

John Warchus

Legal obligations under GDPR and how contracts may (or may not) shield your business

John Warchus

John is a specialist in commercial and technology law with over 25 years’ experience advising clients across the TMT sector – from tech start-ups to global brands and public sector bodies. He helps organisations navigate complex contracts, data protection, and IP issues, drawing on his background in IT disputes to avoid common pitfalls. John is also President of The IT and IP Law Group Europe, supporting international clients on cross-border legal matters.

ed hussey

Managing people risk through internal training and compliance

Ed Hussey

Ed is an experienced HR leader with over 20 years in senior roles across aviation, finance, manufacturing, and professional services. He specialises in pragmatic, business-focused people strategies that drive organisational performance. As Director of Menzies’ People Solutions team, Ed supports clients with tailored advice on HR strategy, compliance, organisational design, and leadership development – always grounded in commercial reality.

  • Graeme Freeman

    Co-founder & Director of Strategic Partnerships

    Graeme Freeman

    Graeme co founded the business in 2012, following leadership roles in IT services, commercial software and corporate CIO positions. He supports US expansion, leads strategic partnerships and contributes to thought leadership and marketing content. With experience as a non executive director, Graeme brings strong commercial insight and strategic perspective to long term growth.

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