
Upcoming Event​
Wednesday 1 October 2025 at Eversheds, 1 Wood Street, London EC2V 7WS
A Morning from Hell​
This event is an immersive, high-stakes crisis simulation designed specifically for Non-Executive Directors. This interactive session places participants at the heart of a fast-moving, multifaceted governance crisis involving senior executive misconduct, reputational risk, and brand integrity.​
As guardians of governance and reputation, NEDs play a critical role in navigating such scenarios. This session offers a rare opportunity to rehearse and reflect on your responsibilities under pressure — when time is short, facts are unclear, and public trust is on the line.​
This session will be led and faciliated by Gregory Brandman, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland, and Charles Mayo, General Counsel, Secure Trust Bank, Chair of the Next Generation NED Network.
​Agenda
16:30 - 17:00 Welcome and Registration
17:00 - 18:15 Round table discussions
18:15 - 19:30 Networking drinks
2025 Programme
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'Go Carefully! Geopolitics and the effect on the UK: the role of NEDs', hosted by Brunswick on Wednesday 26 March​
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'All Aboard: hot topics from Board reviews', hosted by KPMG on Wednesday 2 July​
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'A morning from hell', hosted by Eversheds on Wednesday 1 October​
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'AI! AI! AI!', hosted by the Chartered Governance Institute on Wednesday 3 December
Past Programmes​​​
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‘Onwards and Upwards: the next generation perspective’, hosted by Eversheds Sutherland on 21 November 2024
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‘Speaking Out: when should companies voice their views?’, hosted by KPMG on 26 September 2024
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‘Safe and Sound: AI/Digital Risks and Opportunities’, hosted by LBS LI on 26 June 2024
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‘Agreeing to Disagree (well)’, hosted by Eversheds Sutherland on 27 March 2024
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‘One in Seven: supporting neurodiversity people – the NED’s role’, hosted online on 22 November 2023
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‘The only way is Ethics: boards and ethical decision making’, hosted by Eversheds Sutherland on 17 October 2023
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‘Chairing a Board effectively’, hosted by LBS on 28 June 2023
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‘Onwards! Upwards! The NED’s role in promoting social mobility from apprentice to director’, hosted by KPMG on 19 April 2023
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‘ESG: defining, measuring and disclosing the ‘E’, ‘S’ and ‘G’’, on 23 November 2022
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‘LGBTQ+: The NEDs’ role in promoting career progression and an inclusive culture’, hosted by KPMG on 28 Sept 2022
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‘Six (of the worst/best) Boardroom Dysfunctions’, hosted by LBS on 13 July 2022
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‘The Great (Work) Reset’, on 17 May 2022