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

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