About the Event

Agenda

AI, Geopolitics and C-Suite Challenges

Join fellow CCOs at the London Stock Exchange, where we will debate today’s most urgent challenges to uncover your competitive advantage - from harnessing AI to supporting your CEO and leading employee culture amid the UK's unique global position.

We’re thrilled to welcome leaders like Poppy Gustafsson and Carolyn Esser for a Chatham House Rule conversation exploring lessons from leadership in corporate and political spheres, and the evolving influence of the communications and CCO function.

Date: November 26th, 2025
Time: 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. GMT

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If you have any questions about the event or your registration, please reach out to Helen Wildvank at hwildvank@page.org.

Registration

3:00 - 3:30 pm

Welcome

3:30 - 3:40pm

Opening Remarks

3:40 - 3:50 pm

Session 1: Poppy Gustafsson in Conversation with Carolyn Esser

3:50 - 4:40pm

Join Poppy and Carolyn for a Chatham House Rule conversation where they will explore lessons from leadership in corporate and political spheres, and the evolving influence of the communications and CCO function.

Poppy GustafssonMinister for Investment, HM TreasuryLinkedIn
Carolyn EsserChief Corporate Affairs Officer, DarktraceLinkedIn

Break

4:40 - 4:50pm

Session 2: AI Workshop

Break

5:40 - 5:50pm

Session 3: Navigating Polarization, Politics, and Shifting Public Expectations

5:50 - 6:40pm

Everywhere, the social fabric appears to be fraying - rage drives clicks, grievance fuels politics, and polarization grows sharper by the day. The swings in public sentiment are rapid, amplified across traditional and new media, with significant consequences for organizations. This panel brings together leading figures from the media, communications, and board leadership to discuss how polarization is forcing organizations to rethink how they build and protect reputation, and maintain trust, as social cohesion is tested.

Matt RidsdaleGroup Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Sky GroupLinkedIn
Amber de BottonChief Communications Officer, Guardian Media GroupLinkedIn
Moderator: Ramiro PrudencioPartner, Global Director of Communications, McKinsey & CompanyLinkedIn