Join Nishma for a Sparkling First Sip of WACL’s 2023/24 year! Date: Wednesday 20th September We are kickstarting the first WACL Wednesday of the year with Presidents Drinks at the Dorchester Hotel from 6-9pm. You should expect: Glitz, Glamour and Fizz and an opportunity to meet and connect with fellow WACL members This event is not black tie, but definitely […]
We are kicking off the new WACL year with a fantastic virtual NED talk on the critical topic of ethnic diversity on boards. Open to everyone , please sign up here to join to our session on Weds 4th October from 12.20pm to 1.30pm. As ever our talks aim to be informative, honest and tangible (and also fun) so that we […]
Hardly a week goes past without the headlines being dominated by news of the latest corporate crisis with questions asked about the role the Board played. It’s enough to make anyone wonder whether the upsides of being a NED are outweighed by the risks of such moments. Our next WACL NED Networking ‘virtual’ lunch will explore that very topic, helping […]
Celebrating our Queens! WACL's 100th Charity Christmas Gala 2023 Tables of 10 are priced at £3,100 plus VAT and booking fee and individual tickets at £310 plus VAT and booking fee. This year's Charity Gala will raise funds for NABS and WACL Talent Awards.
Join Karen Stacey for VP drinks, and to discuss the new VP project. Date: Thursday 18th January 2024 Time: 6pm – 10pm Venue: 100 Wardour Street London W1F 0TL Ticket price: Free Dress code: Business attire For Eventbrite link and password please email [email protected]
As we emerge from three torrid years of Covid and face into continuing geopolitical conflicts, boards increasingly want to steward companies to a sustainable future. With financial market pressures, and regulatory, reporting, and technology changes coming at speed, how best can boards prioritise their focus here and ensure that ESG is front and centre, not an add on. For our […]
As part of our Member Support pillar within WACL, the Menopause committee have organised this masterclass about general Menopause education and inspiration to better understand what is happening to your body and the tools available to support your overall health and wellbeing including HRT, plus the latest on Veoza, a new medication that is designed to help manage hot flushes and night sweats, […]
As part of our member support pillar within WACL, the Menopause committee have organised this session about understanding the role of nutrition and gut health in combating menopause symptoms and improving long term health with Jo Lyall. (The Better Menopause). Please email [email protected] if you would like to join and she will add you to the list.
WACL Wisdom is a celebration of the rich and diverse lived experience of our members across several generations. Successfully launched last year, we are back with the next event in the series on Wednesday 28th February. As before, we have a line-up of ten fantastic leaders (some high-profile, well-known WACL’ers along with some brilliant rising stars in our community, all […]
It can be challenging to secure your first NED or trustee role and can continue to be a challenge as you search for additional roles. This is why we set up the WACL NED network - to help brilliant women navigate the process and know what to expect in the search and in the role. In this session we are […]
CEO 101 Session 1 of 5 What are the key attributes of a CEO in 2024? The format: A virtual session led by Conker and two expert Exec coaches (Clare and Tom) who will share their advice on what key stakeholders are looking for in a CEO in 2024. 45 mins content + 20 mins for questions The objective: Giving […]
Whether you are interested in listed, unlisted or not for profit organisations, there is nothing more valuable than hearing some top tips from experienced and successful NEDs to help you develop a strong action plan to land the right NED role for you. We are extremely fortunate to have many WACL members in the Club who are highly accomplished NEDS with […]
