About the conference
The 2018 Channel Islands NEDs Forum has one purpose: to bring together NEDs from Guernsey, Jersey and beyond to discuss the issues that are hot in the non-executive space right now.
Run over half a day, the event comprises a variety of sessions and panels that will be informative and thought-provoking, and should give NEDs plenty to discuss long after the event is over.
It also provides the perfect opportunity for NEDs to network and make new connections that could lead to future opportunities.
The event is organised by BL Events in partnership with Deloitte in the Channel Islands and sponsored by Optimus Group.
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Wed 21 March 2018
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09:00-13:00 - Registration from 08:30
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CPD - 3.5 hours
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Delegate rate £195
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The Royal Yacht, St Helier, Jersey
Schedule
Here are the sessions for the conference. Speakers will be added as soon as they are confirmed.
08:30 | REGISTRATION & NETWORKING REFRESHMENTS | |
09:00 | WELCOME | CARL METHVEN, Co-Founder, BL magazine |
09:05 | KEYNOTE Brexit has caused all sorts of uncertainty and it appears to have extended to the Boardroom with one survey quoting up to 20 per cent fewer non-executive directors being appointed in 2017. As companies are trying to figure out the required skills for new board members in this increasingly complex environment, our speakers will give their prediction on what will make an exceptional NED of the future. |
PAUL MUNDEN, Lead Governance Tutor at The Institute of Directors |
09:45 | THE ROLE OF THE NED POST-CARLYLE NEDs working in the financial services sector face even greater challenges than they have ever done before. This session will examine current legal issues including the practical implications of the Carlyle case and other leading cases. Just how are NEDs potentially exposed, what course of action can they take and do D&O policies really protect you from all liabilities? |
GARETH BELL, Partner, Collas Crill
IAN SWAN, Partner, Babbe |
10:45 | BREAK | |
11:15 | ARE YOU PREPARED FOR A CRISIS? The threat of a cyber-attack is a critical risk that could damage shareholder value, brand reputation and customer sentiment. This session will provide background to the cyber landscape, highlight some best practices and arm you with the information to help you as a NED to ask the right questions in the boardroom. |
ADAM McELROY, Deloitte UK Cyber Specialist |
12:00 | PANEL DISCUSSION: THE NED OF THE FUTURE The ever-growing challenges of operating in the corporate and institutional sphere require all directors and business leaders to be on top of their game. What should be on your agenda in 2018? Our panel will give their expert opinion from what they experience at the sharp end. |
LISA SPRINGATE, Jersey Finance (moderator)
HEATHER BESTWICK, Independent NED PETER MILLS, Director, Optimus Group MONIQUE O’KEEFE, Independent NED ANDREW WIGNALL, Independent NED |
12:55 | CLOSING REMARKS | CARL METHVEN, Co-founder, BL magazine |
13:00 | CONFERENCE CLOSE |
In partnership with

Deloitte in the Channel Islands delivers audit, corporate finance and tax services to a broad range of locally and internationally based clients, including many leading businesses, government departments and public sector bodies. Deloitte brings together expertise, knowledge and insight from a range of disciplines to meet the needs of its clients wherever they are in the world.
Sponsored by

Optimus Group is the Channel Islands’ leading holistic provider of corporate advisory services, working with financial and professional services firms, large and small, across the globe.
With over 70 years’ combined expertise and experience, Optimus offers clients a one-stop-shop solution on all aspects of corporate governance, strategic management, risk management, compliance and anti-money laundering.
Supported by

Rossborough Professional Risks provides specialist broking services for financial institutions seeking bespoke and market leading insurance protection, using Rossborough’s considerable London market experience and the expertise of its parent, Arthur J Gallagher.
Rossborough Professional Risks offers a suite of financial lines products with exclusive wordings designed to protect individual directors and their companies, including Directors & Officers Insurance, Professional Indemnity, Crime, Cyber Insurance and Warranty & Indemnity.
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Contact
Chameleon Group Ltd
Meadowlands
La Rue a la Dame
St Saviour
Jersey, JE2 7NQ
Tel: +44 (0) 1534 615886
Email: events@blglobal.co.uk