FAMILY PRESENTS The Great British 2014 A family business masterclass in how to make the most of family values in the branding, development, marketing, governance and sustainability of your family business The May Fair Hotel, London March 4, 2014 SPONSORED BY:
E M O WELC FAMILY to the great british family business conference 2014 Family businesses are getting more and more recognition for the contribution they make to the British economy and beyond so join us in London for a great family business event designed to celebrate family business. The intention is to look at how to make the most of the family factor in building successful family firms of tomorrow, harnessing the power of the family whilst developing the right governance structures too. With a great line up of speakers there is something for everyone. Our speakers will share their stories, best practice and what they have learnt along the way in a great venue. We would love you to be a part of it! I look forward to seeing you in London Paul Andrews Founder and Managing Director, United Tuesday 4 March 2014 Time Event 8.30 9.00 Registration and Coffee 9.00 9.10 Introduction Paul Andrews Founder, United 9.10 9.40 The current economic climate and implications for family firms Nancy Curtin Chief Investment Officer, Close Brothers Asset Management Nancy heads the Bespoke Investment Management team, having been appointed CIO of Close Brothers Asset Management in 2010. She was previously CIO at Fortune, a Close Brothers subsidiary since 2006, where she managed family business portfolios across a range of investment strategies. Nancy will be sharing her views on the current macroeconomic climate and its implications for family businesses. Five years on from the anniversary of the 2008 financial crisis, are we finally past the worst of the economic turbulence? Nancy contemplates the reduction of fiscal drags next year, and how improved conditions might drive stronger corporate earnings, supporting returns from both equity and credit markets. 9.40 10.10 The evolution of an iconic global family business Deirdre Kinloch Anderson Kinloch Anderson inloch Anderson has been trading since 1868 and this sixth generation family business is K recognised as market leaders in the manufacture of high quality clothing in an unsurpassed variety of authentic Scottish tartans, checks and other superb cloths of wool, cashmere and other natural fibres. Deirdre will share her passion for the business, what it means to have their name above the door and how the business continues to evolve as a global brand.
Time Event 10.10 11.15 Developing successful family business brands Claire Aylward and Gareth Harrison Harrison Catering Services Harrison is an independent catering company with over 57m turnover, which serves high-quality, freshly-cooked food to thousands of people in schools and workplaces every day. The second generation share their insights into preparing to take the helm and the process they went through to develop the necessary skills. James and Jo Macsween Macsween of Edinburgh 3rd generation pioneers of Scotland s national dish, Jo and James are passionate about taking haggis to a new place in an environmentally and ethically sustainable manner. The company continues to innovate in many area including new products, staff developments and a fresh approach to marketing focused on social and digital media. Strong family values pervade this family firm who also help other entrepreneurial family businesses too. 11.45-1.00 Continuing to grow a multi-generational family business Rosie Kennar Hoburne Group 4th generation Chairman of this Dorset based business, Rosie will provide an insight of what it is like to lead this award winning family firm, the role she took on and how she was the first woman to lead their family firm. Charlie and Jeremy Field CPJ Field & Co Ltd 10th generation family firm of Funeral Directors based in Sussex with a 300 year history. Will share their journey, including how they lost the family name during the period and have recently succeeded in bringing the name back into the family firm. 1.00-2.15 Lunch and Networking 2.15-2.45 Developing successful family business leaders for tomorrow Professor Nigel Nicholson London Business School At London Business School Nigel divides his time between research, writing, executive teaching, public presentations, media work and business advising. He is most active currently in the areas of leadership and family business. His latest publication is The I of Leadership: Strategies for Seeing, Being and Doing (2013) and he will share an insight into what it takes to become a great family business leader. 2.45-3.30 Making the most of the name above the door Shaun Cooper Bray Leino Instrumental in pulling together the brand and messaging behind Thatchers Cider Shaun explains how a national advertising campaign was developed that brings to life this family business brand. 3.15-3.45 Coffee and Networking 3.45-4.30 Successfully developing the next generation in the family firm Sandy Loder AH Loder Advisers With extensive experience of working with family firms and a background from his own family business, Sandy will look at some of the best practices for engaging and developing the next generation in the family business. 4.30-5.15 Leadership in challenging times as a platform for future success To Be Confirmed 5.15 Closing Remarks
About The May Fair Hotel The Great British is taking place at The May Fair Theatre and Hotel. There are 5 star luxury hotels, and then there is The May Fair: an icon of expressive contemporary design, bringing together boutiqueattention to detail with grand hotel service. A perfect venue right in the heart of Mayfair. The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, London W1J 8LT, UK www.themayfairhotel.co.uk Registration Registration for The Great British is open for anyone working in or with family businesses although with a limited number of spaces early booking is recommended. The fully inclusive cost per delegate is 195 plus VAT and registration can be made online at, by emailing paul@familybusinessunited.co.uk with delegate details (name, address, email, contact number and mailing address) or by sending the information by post to United, The Cliftons, 49 Pendenza, Cobham, Surrey KT11 3BY. Full terms and conditions are available on Further information United was created by Paul Andrews who has been working in the family business field for over 20 years and is passionate about the sector. Our aim is simple, to champion the family business sector, recognise the contribution they make to the global economy and to provide a forum that brings the family business community together. Over the years Paul s experience comes from working in advisory firms such as Grant Thornton, Ernst & Young and Coutts & Co as well as running events for family firms and advisers, and working in and with family businesses across the UK. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact: Paul Andrews Founder and Managing Director United The Cliftons 49 Pendenza Cobham Surrey KT11 3BY T 07718 001179 E paul@familybusinessunited.co.uk twitter @FamilyBizPaul familybusinessunited.com FAMILY
FAMILY The May Fair Hotel, London March 4, 2014 PRESENTS The Great British 2014 A family business masterclass in how to make the most of family values in the branding, development, marketing, governance and sustainability of your family business Name Company Email Address Surname Address 1 Address 2 Address 3 Post Code Telephone Other Professional Adviser Please invoice me 195 plus VAT for attendance at The Great British Family Business at the above address. Signature Date Alternatively, please send an email to paul@familybusinessunited.co.uk to secure your space. Please return completed forms to United. The Cliftons, 49 Pendenza, Cobham, Surrey KT11 3BY SPONSORED BY: