Summary:

To atone for a company's past is nothing short of a titanic task. Someone who was in the eye of the storm and experienced the challenge was Nick Read, current Group Chief Executive of Post Office. Well versed in crisis management and turning around failing businesses, Nick steered Nisa Retail to a successful turnaround and is leading the transformation at Post Office. Over an intimate dinner, Nick shared his insights, together with actionable tips on leading in a crisis and remaining resilient and purposeful.

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In this exclusive event, we had the opportunity to dine with Nick and gain first-hand knowledge on how to tackle complex corporate challenges. Whether it was dealing with governance issues, gaining credibility with banks, running diagnostics, boosting profitability, or navigating the stormy seas of government regulations.

During this engaging dinner, Nick discussed:

• The ABC's of Turning Around a Failing Company: Discover the fundamental principles behind transforming a struggling business. Nick dove into what was necessary during the first 100 days of crisis management.
• Uniting Senior Teams: Learn the art of fostering collaboration and cohesion among senior teams. Nick's experience in bringing fractured leadership together equipped you with the skills needed to build a formidable, harmonious executive force.
• Budgeting and Financial Recovery: Financial turmoil is often a significant obstacle in a company's resurrection. Nick divulged his proven approaches to budgeting and financial recovery, showing you how to navigate through rough waters and emerge stronger than ever.

As always, this dinner promised ample opportunities to engage with Nick and ask him any questions you may have had!

Meet the speaker:

Nick joined Post Office as Chief Executive Officer in September 2019. Previously he was Group CEO at Extra Energy. Prior to that he was CEO at Nisa Retail Limited where he led the stabilisation and transformation of the business ahead of its sale to the Co-Op in 2018.

Nick has over 25 years of consumer and commercial experience and has previously held senior roles at Tesco, Vodafone, HBOS, Lloyds Banking Group and Thomas Cook.

In his earlier career, Nick was a Consumer and Retail Strategy Manager at Deloitte Consulting, a Purchasing Director for Aldi UK and spent 4 years as a Captain in the 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guard, H.M. Forces.

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