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Kate Ancketill is CEO and founder of trends, foresight and strategy consultancy GDR. She has advised over 30 of the world’s largest brands including P&G, Tesco, Moet Hennessy, Costa Coffee, The BBC and Lego. From climatic and economic headwinds to demographics and the advance of exponential technologies, she contextualises big shifts in consumer trends and demonstrates successful commercial adaptation, inspiring audiences with her optimism and giving them practical strategies for short and medium-term success.
Jamil Qureshi is a world-recognised speaker on all aspects of the psychology of performance. He has helped six sports people get to number one in the world. He was the first-ever official golf psychologist for the European Ryder Cup team and has worked with three Premiership football clubs and the 2009 Ashes winning cricket team. In business Jamil helps companies fulfil their potential, including developing change and leadership programmes for Coca Cola and Unilever.
Kate Nicholls OBE is Chair of UKHospitality, the powerful voice representing the hospitality sector. She sits on the Government’s Tourism, Hospitality, and Food & Drink Sector Councils, where she represents the wider hospitality and tourism sector. Kate is also the Chair of the Institute of Licensing, a board member of Best Bar None, and a trustee of the charities Hospitality Action and Springboard.
Anand Dhamecha is a director of Dhamecha, Unitas’ largest wholesale member. After celebrating the company’s 50th anniversary this year, Anand will looking beyond current trading conditions to a new era of change in customer behaviour and expectation, and the role of the wholesaler.
Lyndsey Cambridge-Wilson is Head of External Affairs at Food and Drink Wholesale UK. In her session she will explain why developing talent, broadening leadership and creating opportunities for the next generation are business priorities, and showcase how FWD’s programmes are helping members build stronger, more sustainable businesses and a stronger wholesale sector.
Colin Smith is Chief Executive of the Scottish Wholesale Association. He is widely recognised as the wholesale sector’s expert on the forthcoming Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers, and will be explaining how wholesalers and their customers can prepare for its introduction next year.
Tom Fender is Development Director at Unitas’ data and insight partner TWC. He will be analysing the data to identify opportunities to drive sales for suppliers and wholesalers delivering a tangible return on investment and meeting customers’ needs across the convenience and out of home channels.
