
Leading and thriving in an uncertain world
Thursday 16 October 2025
08.30 to 17.30
(followed by networking drinks reception)
Cardiff City Stadium
Early bird tickets now on sale

Agenda
Registration
Networking and Exhibition
08:30
Welcome
Opening remarks - Nia Bennett
09:15
Opening keynote
The Welsh Perspective
09:30
Panel discussion
Resilience and adaptability: keys to thriving amid change
10:00
Refreshments
Networking and exhibition
11:00
Breakout sessions
Technology disruption: threat or opportunity - Mark Hendy
Steering through storms: resilience in leadership
Crafting your competitive advantage: the power of employer branding
Sustainable leadership: leading for tomorrow, today
Transform to win: the HR leadership game changer - Amanda Arrowsmith
11:45
Lunch
Networking and exhibition
12:45
Fireside chat
Lessons from the frontline - Zoe Baker
13:45
Case study
Future proofing your workforce: the value of HR apprenticeships
14:30
Refreshments
Networking and exbihition
15:15
The legal perspective
15:45
Closing keynote
The art of navigating uncertainty - Andy Craggs
16:30
Closing remarks
17:15
Happy Hour
Networking reception
17:30
MEET OUR SPEAKERS
Find out more about our speakers!
Andy Craggs
Founder - The Jump Network
Ahead of the game, Andy founded The Jump Network in 2006 to help leaders guide their teams through disruption and change as they navigate their organisations towards the future. Since then, the Network has grown into a collection of business leaders, subject matter experts and academics who together enable large scale organisational change.
His background as an international writer and consultant began with The Wall Street Journal in New York over 20 years ago, followed by senior corporate roles in Financial Services, Insurance, Technology, FMCG, Media and Entertainment including Dow Jones, Walt Disney and Sony.
In 2022 he consolidated much of his work with global organisations such as BBC, Dyson, Apple, in "The Change Mindset - The Psychology of Leading and Thriving in an Uncertain World".
Zoe Baker
People Director - UK Nations, BBC
Zoë is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD with over 15 years generalist HR experience across media and corporate professional services including The Ingenious Group, Lloyds TSB, Burberry and The Engine Group.
She was appointed into her current role March 2020 having spent 4 years as Head of HR, BBC Wales. Previous roles include Head of HR for BBC Television leading HR activity across UK Factual, Entertainment, Drama and Comedy Commissioning and Production. Zoë has also held HR roles within Technology and Global News Ltd at the BBC.
Amanda Arrowsmith
People and Transformation Director, CIPD
Ahead of the game, Andy founded The Jump Network in 2006 to help leaders guide their teams through disruption and change as they navigate their organisations towards the future. Since then, the Network has grown into a collection of business leaders, subject matter experts and academics who together enable large scale organisational change.
His background as an international writer and consultant began with The Wall Street Journal in New York over 20 years ago, followed by senior corporate roles in Financial Services, Insurance, Technology, FMCG, Media and Entertainment including Dow Jones, Walt Disney and Sony.
In 2022 he consolidated much of his work with global organisations such as BBC, Dyson, Apple, in "The Change Mindset - The Psychology of Leading and Thriving in an Uncertain World".
Mark Hendy
CHRO and Executive Director, Siderise
An accomplished C-Suite HR professional with over two decades of experience working with some of the UK's largest businesses, Mark began his career as an HR Apprentice in the steel industry before taking on key roles across various industries, including mining, healthcare, aerospace, and recycling, before occupying his current role as Chief HR Officer at passive fire protection manufacturing firm, Siderise.
His expertise spans employee relations, unionized environments, mergers and acquisitions and organizational culture.
Nia Bennett
Director, EffectusHR
Since founding EffectusHR in 2016, Nia has worked with Executive Teams and Boards across national institutions and third-sector organisations, delivering strategic HR projects, executive coaching, and change management solutions. Her expertise helps organisations and their people thrive in positive, high-performing work environments.
A CIPD and British Psychological Society member, Nia holds a Master's in Human Resources, a CIM Level 7 in Strategic Management, and an ILM Level 7 in Executive Coaching and Mentoring. She is also a qualified Lean practitioner and certified in psychometric testing.
Beyond her professional work, Nia is the Chair of Urdd Gobaith Cymru, Wales' largest youth organisation, which provides sports, arts, volunteering, apprenticeships, outdoor pursuits, and international opportunities for young people—empowering them to develop essential personal , social and professional skills through the medium of Welsh.

MEET THE SPONSORS
Find out about our fantastic sponsors!
Premium Sponsors
Sponsors
Lesley Richards Limited
Moxie People
Quantum Advisory
Skylite Associates

MEET THE EXHIBITORS
Find out who our lovely exhibitors are!

Quantum Advisory
CIPD
HSF
Moxie People
GJR Performance Solutions
