Thursday 23rd November 9.30am – 1pm Transformation Greater Manchester – Driving growth | Enhancing performance. Sponsored by Sharp in partnership with Marketing Stockport and Stockport County.

Business transformation is not a one-time event but rather an ongoing process of adapting to changing market conditions and customer expectations.

Successful business transformation requires careful planning, strong leadership, and the commitment of employees at all levels of the organisation. It's an ongoing process that requires adaptability and the ability to respond to changing market dynamics. When executed effectively, business transformation can lead to increased competitiveness, improved profitability, and long-term sustainability. This half-day conference is an opportunity to examine, learn from the experts and discuss aspects of how transformation can drive growth and enhance business performance.

Four panel discussions will look at the impact of transformation across Greater Manchester, Tech & Innovation, Strategy & Culture and Education.

Hosted by renowned business journalist Chris Maguire - founder of iMeg Partnership, Executive Editor of BusinessCloud and TechBlast.

Confirmed panellists of respected northwest leaders include:

Lou Cordwell OBE: Chair @ GM Business Board, Chief Creative Officer @ Magnetic North and Director @ ID Manchester

Dr Philip Squire: CEO @ Consalia

Dr Louise Sutton: Academy Director @ Consalia

Naomi Timperley FRSA: Award winning Freelance Growth and Innovation Consultant, Innovation Director, Merseyway Innovation Centre

Danny Simpson FIOD: Co-founder & CEO for the MID Group – MID Communications & MID Digital Solutions & MID Properties

Rob Dixon: Founding Partner at Dixon Humphreys; Vistage Speaker, MBA Unit Leader in Strategic Management at Manchester Metropolitan University

David Ancell: Chief Brand Officer @ Vita Group

Stuart Sykes: Managing Director, Sharp UK

Colin Blumenthal: European Vice President, IT Services - Sharp

Amman Ahmed: Founder Music for Pets

Jonathan Fitchew : Group CEO at Apprentify Group

Steve Oliver: CEO musicMagpie and Chair of Stockport Economic Alliance

Tracey Wood: Group Assistant Principal Adult Skills and Employer Engagement @ The Trafford College Group

Tim Heatley : Co Founder: Capital & Centric

Joanne Lancaster : Sales Manager (Work Based Learning) at The Growth Company

There will be networking opportunities and light refreshments will be served throughout the morning.

Transformation GM