Join us for an inspiring morning nourishing entrepreneurial minds at our monthly Breakfast Series.
This month, we will be in conversation with Karen Blackett OBE, UK President for WPP, hosted by our founder, Sama Trinder.
The rich and enlightening conversation will include themes such as senior leadership, pitching, raising finance, resilience, bouncing back when things go wrong, founding an organisation and much more.
Karen is a proven business leader with a track record in creating vibrant cultures, energising teams, and consistently delivering business growth and success. She is currently UK President for WPP, the world’s largest marketing services group. Former GroupM UK CEO, Karen was selected to turnaround the business over 2.5 years at a critical time, during the COVID global pandemic and the subsequent impact of the killing of George Floyd. As a long-term champion of the Creative Industry sector in the UK, since 2014 Karen has been a NED for Creative UK, a not-for-profit organisation that champions, connects, supports & invests in creative people & businesses.
In June 2014, Karen received an OBE in the Queen's Birthday honours and topped the Power List, being the first businesswoman to come in at number 1.
Karen founded The Black Equity Organisation in 2022, alongside BEO is an independent, national Black civil rights organisation created to dismantle systemic racism in Britain, drive generational change and deliver better lived experiences for Black people across the country. In November 2022, Karen received Power List’s Outstanding Contribution Award in recognition of her continued exceptional achievements.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to be inspired, network and fuel your own entrepreneurial endeavours.
Ticket includes continental breakfast, tea or coffee.
Members Complimentary | Non-Members £25
This is a monthly event for all entrepreneurs.