Posted on: 17.04.2026
Event Overview
Join Hanson Search, The Work Crowd and the PRCA for a panel event exploring how senior communications and corporate affairs leaders are navigating an increasingly complex world, and why the function has never been more critical.
Geopolitical instability, regulatory change, stakeholder activism and heightened public scrutiny are reshaping how organisations protect reputation and make decisions at the highest level. Communications is no longer simply responsible for the message. It has earned its place at the top table.
This session brings together senior leaders from across business, communications and policy to examine what strategic counsel looks like in practice, and how organisations are building the capability to meet the challenges ahead.
Our Panel
- Chaired by Madeleine Weightman, Co-Founder and COO, The Work Crowd
- Katie Simpson, Managing Partner, Hanson Search
- Farzana Baduel, Co-Founder and CEO, Curzon PR
- Jason Groves, Managing Director, Marsh
The panel will explore
- The evolving role of communications and corporate affairs at the top table
- Navigating geopolitical complexity and reputational risk
- How insight and intelligence are shaping leadership decisions
- Where capability gaps are emerging and how organisations are filling them
Event Details
- Date: Monday 19 May
- Time: 8.30am Arrivals and networking, panel from 8.45am
- Location: The Ivy Club, London
- RSVP: events@hansonsearch.com
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