Your host, Steph McGovern (journalist and presenter), will guide an afternoon packed with practical insights and strategies, including :

 

 

14:30 – 14:50

Welcome & Introduction to Future Fit – A blueprint for long-term growth 2026

Host: Steph McGovern, Journalist & Presenter
Andy Gray, Managing Director of Commerical Mid-Market, NatWest
14:50 – 15:15

Geo-political View

Scott Livingstone, International Advisor, NatWest Group
Audience Q&A
15:15 – 15:55

PANEL SESSION 1 – Supply Chain & Sustainability

  • Strengthening & Adapting Supply Chains:
    Strategies for building resilience and agility in the face of global change and uncertainty.
  • Embedding Sustainability for Competitive Edge:
    How leading organisations make sustainability central to their strategy—creating a competitive edge, mitigating risks, and driving future growth.

Panellists:
Gabbi Leodolff (Lush), Paul Holland (Energy Solutions UK), Professor AbuBakr Bahaj (University of Southampton), Julie Roberts (Christeyns)
15:55 – 16:05

Refreshment Break
16:05 – 16:45

PANEL SESSION 2 – Technology & Talent

  • Winning the War on Talent:
    Culture, capability, and identifying the skills needed for the future.
  • Smarter Decisions with Technology:
    Harnessing data and digital innovation to accelerate business performance.

Panellists:
Dr Nicola Millard (BT), Matthew Pack (Holiday Extras), Michael Harte (Bridge Cheese), Dr Aalok Shukla (Implement AI)
16:45 – 17:20

Fireside Chat with Theo Phaphitis

Andy Gray hosts a fireside chat with keynote speaker Theo Paphitis, exploring the traits and behaviours he has adopted to help his businesses succeed—offering practical insights and real-world lessons on leading through change and turning disruption into opportunity.
17:20 – 17:30

Closing remarks
17:30 – 19:00

Networking Drinks and nibbles