LOTF Conference - Building the Best Version of You: How to Succeed While Being Your Authentic, Confident Self - Video
Leaders of the Future November Conference - Building the Best Version of You: How to Succeed While Being Your Authentic, Confident Self
The BOSS Leaders of the Future (LOTF) Committee was thrilled to announce their Industry Speaker and Skills Workshop Hosts for the conference, which took place on 30 November 2023 at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester.
Each delegate had the opportunity to attend two skills workshops, where industry leaders shared practical advice and personal experiences.
The 2023 LOTF Conference theme focused on how future leaders could thrive while embracing their authentic selves and continually developing their self-confidence.
Industry Speaker: Julie Hawley, BOSS Chairperson & Finance Director, YPO
Julie became BOSS Chairperson in October 2023. She joined YPO in May 2021 as Finance Director, having previously served as Managing Director of Office Friendly, a leading buying group in office products. She also previously worked for Kingfield Heath Wholesale and had over 30 years' experience in the office products industry.
Skills Workshop 1: How to Develop Your Personal Branding Helen Colton, Head of Marketing & Supplier Relations / ICM Head of Business Development, PPS
Helen initially joined Fellowes as a Retail Account Manager and seamlessly progressed within the industry to attain the role of Wholesale Channel Manager. During her tenure at Evo, Helen contributed significantly as the Group Product Marketing Director, focusing on fortifying vendor marketing strategies and maximising returns.
Skills Workshop 2: Stakeholder Management: Up, Down and Sideways Darren Renshaw, Dealer Development Director, VOW Wholesale
Darren started in the industry at Kingfield Wholesale in 1996, 27 years ago, in the Specials Department. He progressed through a number of sales roles, both internal and external, and as the business grew and became Kingfield Heath, he advanced into a sales management role, managing a team of people covering the North of England.
Skills Workshop 3: Staying True to Your Purpose and Goals vs Having the Agility to Change Direction Peter D'Amery, Sales Director - UK and Ireland, Viking UK
Peter joined the industry in 1992 and became a seasoned professional with a proven track record of driving business growth and fostering successful teams. With a strategic mindset and a commitment to excellence, his role as Sales Director UK and Ireland played a pivotal role in shaping the sales landscape for Viking both domestically and across Europe.
Skills Workshop 4: Resilience When Managing Change Ross Jones, Head of Sales, NEANZ (North & East Europe, Australia & New Zealand), Reckitt Professional
Ross has worked in B2B Sales & Marketing roles for close to 20 years, including for Cleaning & Hygiene heavyweights like Diversey and more recently at Clorox, where he was European Sales Manager from 2018-2021. He is now working as Head of Sales, NEANZ (North & East Europe, Australia & New Zealand) at Reckitt Professional.
To boost confidence further, BOSS had a professional photographer present, and all attendees had the opportunity for a one-on-one session. Included in the conference ticket cost, they received their professional headshot via email to use as they wished after the conference. Attendees were reminded to wear what made them feel good, comfortable, and could easily be adjusted from relaxed to smart (jacket with/without).
As a reminder, The BOSS Leaders of the Future Conference was held on the same day as the BOSS Awards 2023, and attendees benefitted from a heavily discounted combined ticket to the Conference and the Awards.
