Monday 24 February, 13:00-14:00 GMT, Online

As geopolitical risks and trade uncertainties continue to grow, organisations must adapt quickly to navigate these challenges effectively. But how do you build resilience in this evolving geopolitical environment?

Join us for our member-only virtual discussion, part of our Geostrategic Resilience Programme in collaboration with PwC, on Monday, 24 February from 13:00 – 14:00 GMT.

The online session will include:

  • Navigating geopolitical uncertainty and shifts
  • Rethinking supply chain strategies in light of shifting trade dynamics
  • Workforce distribution considerations
  • The changing economics of resilience.

What to expect:

  • Expert insights on balancing long-term strategic resilience with short-term tactical actions
  • Examples of businesses that successfully embedded resilience into strategic planning
  • Approaches to mitigating trade and supply chain risks
  • Practical considerations for your organisation to build its resilience to growing geostrategic risks.

Event speakers:

  • Rick Cudworth, Executive Director, Resilience First
  • Derek Leatherdale, Senior Geopolitical Risk Adviser, Sibylline, former Head of Strategy for HSBC
  • Bobbie Ramsden-Knowles, Partner & Co-Lead Global Centre for Crisis and Resilience, PwC UK
  • Alex Sagovsky, Crisis, Resilience and Geopolitical Risk, PwC UK

The moderated discussion will be followed by a Q&A.

This event is by invitation only. For more information please email Theo Bachrach at contact@resiliencefirst.co.uk.

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