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Global Trade Review (GTR) is delighted to announce the latest instalment in its ‘Future-Proofing Trade Finance’ series, taking place ahead of the annual GTR UK trade and export finance conference.
Hosted by our friends at A&O Shearman, join us for the next instalment of GTR Future-Proofing Trade Finance on June 19, and engage in crucial dialogue and in-depth analysis on how the industry can adapt and thrive in the face of internal and external structural changes. A key forum for open discussion and collaboration, this event provides an invaluable opportunity to network and connect with all corners of the market. This year’s guest speaker will be Cath Baxter, one of the UK’s leading voice coaches and a public speaking expert, who works with a wide range of business clients and companies, helping them to add greater impact to their communications; whilst the event will also focus on practical ‘lessons learned’ and provide a summary of the various exciting initiatives taking place to promote diversity and inclusion across the sector.
Open to all and free to attend, we look forward to welcoming you to what is set to be an insightful and thought-provoking event.
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Agenda
Download the list of registered companies to see who you could connect with at GTR Future-Proofing Trade Finance.
13.00-13.45 Registration and networking
13.45-13.50 Welcome remarks
13.50-14.30 Personal experiences and lessons learned from leaders
Despite the best efforts of various stakeholders and growing profile as an industry issue, the barriers preventing women from fully participating and advancing across the world of trade continue to pose stubborn resistance. This conversation will address the following talking points:
- Advancing up the ladder: How can you improve the pipeline so more of those in entry-level roles make it through to leadership positions? Do more uncomfortable conversations need to be held with senior management across the industry?
- Mentorship, sponsorship and finding role models: How positive influences can prove ‘game-changing’ in learning from experiences and developing strategies for career advancement
- Not just a women issue: The important role of male colleagues as advocates for gender equality and in developing a positive company culture
- Levelling the playing field: Recognising the importance of equity and building an equitable platform for diversity and inclusion to flourish
Natasha Condon, Global Head of Trade Sales, EMEA Trade Head, J.P. Morgan & Catherine Lang-Anderson, Partner, A&O Shearman in conversation with Shannon Manders, Editorial Director, Global Trade Review (GTR)
14.30-15.00 Networking break
15.00-16.00 Guest speaker: Cath Baxter
Cath Baxter is one of the UK’s leading voice coaches and a public speaking expert. Her time is now spent working with a wide range of business clients and companies, helping them to add greater impact to their communications. She has delivered training for over 30 different public sector organisations, as well as corporate clients. Cath has an MA in Voice Studies from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and a PGCert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
16.00-16.45 Aspiration and representation: Where does the market need to get to?
Since launching this event (initially as GTR Women in Trade Finance) in 2015, the global trade finance industry has seen a plethora of initiatives and networks launched, all with the purpose of creating cross-institutional diversity, from attracting young professionals to raising the aspirations and supporting the progression of underrepresented groups, to increasing the visibility of diverse talent pools. This closing session will assess the current status of this conversation, providing an update on various activities before considering, nearly a decade in, what the direction of travel is.
Moderator: Chris Hall, Executive Director, Financial Solutions, WTW; Head of Regions, ITFA
Yemi Paul, Senior Manager, Global Product Governance, GTRF, HSBC
Ahanna Anaba, Head of Sales, Digital Solutions & Partnerships, Finverity
Harsha Mehta, EMEA Trade Asset Distribution, Treasury & Trade Solutions, Citi
16.45-18.30 Closing remarks followed by networking reception
Featured guest speaker
Cath Baxter
For 14 years Cath Baxter was Head of Voice at Mountview, one of the top 5 drama schools in the UK, where she trained some of the UK’s best actors and musical theatre performers. Some notable clients have included Touker Suleyman (Dragons Den) Michael Morpurgo (Author of War Horse), Caroline O’Conner (Moulin Rouge), Lambert Wilson (Matrix Films) Iain De Caestecker (Agents of Shield), Louisa Harland (Derry Girls), as well as a number of West End Award winning actors.
Her time is now spent working with a wide range of business clients and companies, helping them to add greater impact to their communications. She has delivered training for over 30 different public sector organisations, as well as corporate clients. Here is a selection of some of the organisations where she has delivered training. HM Treasury, HMRC, Home Office, Department for Education, NHS Improvement, Office of Rail and Road, DVLA, Independent Office for Police Conduct, Scottish Government – Legal Division , Crown Commercial Service, Companies House, MOD, National Guardians Office, UK Government Investments, Northern Ireland Civil Service, Women into Leadership, Health Education England, National Institute of Health Research, RBS Legal, HSF, Society of Solicitor Advocates, Cancer Research, Seequent, GSK, Citi Bank.
Cath has an MA in Voice Studies from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and a PGCert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
One of the UK’s leading voice coaches and a Public Speaking expert
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Venue: A&O Shearman Office
Address: One Bishops Square, London E1 6AD
Website: https://www.aoshearman.com/en