The Financial Times Non-Executive Directors' Club
2010 Networking Seminars
London, 9 September 2010
These events bring together current and prospective Non-Executives,
our Recommended Recruitment Associates and others interested in the
selection and training of Non-Executives,
providing a unique opportunity to hear and meet key players
in the Non-Executive area.
The Non-Executive Director in the Media Sector
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16:00
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Register
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16:20
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Welcome & Introduction
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Speaker 1
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Current financial issues non-executives in media companies should be aware of
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Mark Henshaw
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Head of Media and Entertainment Group, Grant Thornton UK, LLP
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Mark heads up the Grant Thornton Media and Entertainment national industry group, which is a client facing group operating across a number of this firm's service lines. He has been with Grant Thornton for over 20 years, 12 years as a partner, and in the profession for over 25 years. He is an audit specialist partner focusing particularly on large corporates in the Media sector. Mark acts for clients which include printers, publishers, advertising and marketing services agencies and film and television companies.
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Speaker 2
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Current legal and regulatory issues non-executives in media companies should be aware of
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John Enser
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Partner, Head of Media, Communications & Technology, Olswang LLP
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John Enser is a Partner in the Media, Communications and Technology Group and Head of Music at Olswang. John provides commercial and regulatory advice to clients active in all aspects of the media communications and technology business, particularly those offering audio and video content via digital platforms, whether TV, web or mobile. His regulatory expertise extends to copyright law, content and advertising regulation, consumer protection and the Broadcasting Acts.
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Speaker 3
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A personal view from an experienced non-executive
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Roger Parry
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Portfolio Non-Executive and Chair
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Roger is Chairman of four publicly quoted media companies: Media Square plc (marketing communications); Future plc (consumer media including Total Film and Digital Camera); Mobile Streams plc (mobile media in Europe, USA, Asia ); YouGov plc (online market research, UK, USA, Europe). He has been a past Director or Chairman of quoted companies:: Johnston Press plc; iTouch plc, Jazz FM plc, Internet Indirect plc; Newmedia Spark plc; Clear Media plc; More Group plc. He has also works with several private equity firms. He is Chairman of Shakespeare’s Globe Trust and a Visiting Fellow of Oxford University.
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Q & A Session
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18:00
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Networking Drinks Reception
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19:30
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Close
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Booking
The standard Seminar fee is £125 + VAT.
Registered members of The Financial Times Non-Executive Directors' Club are eligible for a special rate of £95.00 + VAT.
Places are strictly limited. Book early to avoid disappointment.
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