Boards and executive teams are facing a perfect storm of disruption. Economic volatility, geopolitical tensions, and the threat of new tariffs are colliding with rapid advances in AI, intensifying climate pressures, and shifting global trade dynamics. Traditional business models are being reshaped by the speed of digital transformation and the evolving expectations of stakeholders.
Tuesday 30 September 2025 – 12.30pm BST
Duration: 50 minutes
Strategic insight for boards and executives navigating disruption, uncertainty and the pressure to transform -
This webinar, hosted by Board Agenda in partnership with Forvis Mazars, will explore how UK board members and senior executives are responding to these pressures. Drawing on findings from recent research and the perspectives of experienced directors, the discussion will examine how boards are redefining priorities, rethinking growth strategies, and strengthening resilience in an uncertain business landscape.
How UK boardrooms are responding to disruption, risk & transformation
Inside the C-suite: Leadership Priorities in a Changing World
Priorities and Pressures for the Boardroom
The challenges facing boards extend far beyond traditional planning cycles. Directors are being asked to confront economic headwinds, adapt to geopolitical instability, harness AI-driven transformation, and accelerate climate and sustainability initiatives — all while sustaining growth and competitiveness.
Panel Guests Will Discuss
The most urgent pressures and priorities on boardroom agendas in 2025
Climate accountability, compliance and sustainability as drivers of change
How economic volatility, tariffs and geopolitical risk are reshaping strategy
What distinguishes resilient, forward-looking corporate strategy in times of complexity
The role of AI and digital transformation in disrupting traditional business models
Balancing growth ambitions with the realities of disrupted international markets
Featured Speakers
Betsy Atkins
Board Member, SL Green Realty, Volvo Cars, Wynn Resorts
Klaus Schwab
Founder & Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum
Why Attend?
Boardroom Insights
A clear view of the issues shaping boardroom strategy across UK and European firms
Directors’ Playbook
Practical insight into how directors are addressing disruption and risk
Aligned Growth
Perspectives on aligning growth, transformation and accountability in 2025
Strategic Guidance
Guidance to inform strategic planning and board-level discussion
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Featured Speakers
Maxi Glas
Ruth is Chair at Babcock International Group and an experienced Non-Executive Director on Boards spanning a variety of sectors. Formerly a senior Oil Industry executive with extensive international experience leading strategy development for a major multi-national PLC. Experience successfully transforming performance in commercial businesses with a clear focus on customer needs, simplification of business models and building capability.
Chief Procurement Officer - Savills PLC
Akash Patel
Akash Patel is a Director at Mazars in Management Consulting, he supports businesses in developing strategies and propositions, as well as improving their operational performance. With over 10 years of experience in industry and professional services, he has cultivated a diverse set of skills and knowledge in various sectors, and delivered initiatives that have resulted in sustainable benefits for clients across the globe, such as increasing efficiency, reducing costs, enhancing quality, and fostering innovation.
Director, Management Consulting, Forvis Mazars
Devyani P Vaishampayan
Devyani is Remco Chair & NED at Norman Broadbent Plc and Supply Chain Coordination Limited and an Independent NED on the Audit Board of ForvisMazars. She is ben recognized for her ESG expertise and is a ‘Fellow’ at Chapter Zero (Cambridge University), an organization focused on Climate and Board Directors. She is also a ‘Board Mentor’ with Critical Eye and mentor’s CEO’s and C level executives.
Over the last seven years, Devyani has been a successful AI entrepreneur. She has recently concluded the successful exit of her AI Innovation Hub advising corporates on digital adoption of AI solutions around leadership, culture, and the future of work.
Prior to this, over a 30 year period, Devyani was an international and multi-sector FTSE 30 Group CHRO leading large, diverse, and multi- billion complex organizations such as B G Group, Rolls Royce, Citibank, AT&T and BSI. Having lived and worked in China, Singapore, and Europe (and managed teams in the Americas Asia & Middle East) she is very international in her outlook.
Non-Executive Director, NHS Supply Chain Coordination
Board Agenda is delighted to host this webinar in association with Forvis Mazars. Together, we will explore how boards and executives can respond to today’s most pressing challenges — from AI disruption and geopolitical volatility to climate risk and the pressure to deliver growth.
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Host / Moderator
Webinar
David Prosser
David is an Associate Editor with Board Agenda. He is the former business editor of the Independent newspaper, with a career spanning almost 30 years as a business and financial journalist.
Associate Editor - Board Agenda
Priorities and Pressures for the Boardroom
Panel Guests Will Discuss
Why Attend?
Featured Speakers
Boards that can balance these pressures while seizing opportunities for transformation will be best positioned to steer their organisations through volatility and prepare for long-term success.
Featured Speakers
Patricia Rodrigues
Patricia Rodrigues Jenner is a global Non-Executive Director with deep expertise in private markets and real assets. Co-founder of the UK Green Investment Bank ...
Catherine May
Catherine May is an experienced chair, non-executive director, adviser, coach and business leader with board and executive roles across leading organisations. She is currently Chair of the Board at Shoreham Port, ...
Asam Malik
Asam is Head of Growth for Large Clients and the partner leading the Digital & Risk Consulting practice at Forvis Mazars in the UK. Specialising in large international clients, he is responsible for driving the development ...
Host / Moderator
Gavin Hinks
Gavin is an award-winning business editor with a career spanning editorships at Accountancy ...
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