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BOSS Today #50

LEADERS OF THE FUTURE CONFERENCE 2020 - REVIEW

Discuss, Debate, Network: COVID-19 and its future impact on the business supplies sector

The Leaders of the Future (LOTF) committee held a dynamic half-day conference prior to the Industry Recognition
Awards with 100 attendees logged in to hear industry leaders speculate what 2021 holds for the sector, and also discuss
their experiences of managing and leading their teams throughout the pandemic. With a focus on looking to the future
and safeguarding mental health over the coming months, debate and discussion was lively.

To watch videos from the day, click here.

Mark Shayler Tom Dickinson Ali Green Kelly de Silva Jack Milner

“The BOSS Leaders of the Future conference is a day where “I am very excited about the February conference, it is a great
both passion and new learning are shown to provide a chance to take a step back from the day to day and focus
pathway for success for our industry’s future leaders. on some different and important topics. The round table
Sometimes you must take a break to sharpen your skills. A discussions were so useful at the last face to face conference
dull axe will not cut a tree nearly as effectively as a sharp one. and I am looking forward to networking with future leaders
Investing time in new learning and networking is key to your in our industry. The February LOTF conference will be a great
development within the industry. I believe the conference will opportunity to network with your colleagues in the industry
ignite a new passion and reinvigorate you for the year ahead.” and hear from some industry leaders and experts. I am
personally looking forward to a day of personal development
Richard Smithers and learning as well as taking a step back from the day to
Account Director - Vow Wholesale day for something different. Although it would have been
a pleasure to all meet face to face, I think BOSS have made
“The BOSS LOTF conference is one of the most inspiring and great use of online platforms for events so far and look
thought provoking events I look forward to attending each forward to making the most of the time online. I am also very
year. The calibre and variety of speakers and networking grateful that the online event is free and open to all.”
sessions with like minded peers are reasons to attend alone.
After each conference I have attended I always find myself Rachael Lewis
feeling uplifted and even more ambitious and excited about Head of Pricing & Margin Management, OT Group Limited
the future.”

Emily Jones
Head of Sales Retail, Fellowes Brands

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