Pathways to the Boardroom: A NED event

9th November 2026, 8:40 am

Date: Thursday 12 November

Time: 17:30 – 20:30

Location: Forvis Mazars Manchester office

We are pleased to host Pathways to the Boardroom, a NED event organised by EPOC CIC, a national network of senior executives of colour and key stakeholders who influence board-level non-executive appointments.

Pathways to the Boardroom welcomes aspiring and established NEDs, senior executives, commercial and not-for-profit Chairs, allies and advocates of greater diversity in the boardroom, and members of the wider business community, creating opportunities for connections and conversations between those already serving on boards and those aspiring to join them.

The evening will begin with an introductory address from Shernett Ranson MBE, Head of Public Appointments Talent & Outreach at HM Government, followed by a panel discussion featuring experienced board members and business leaders.

Who should attend?

  • Current and aspiring Non-Executive Directors
  • Board chairs and trustees
  • Senior executives considering a board career
  • Leaders from the commercial, public and charitable sectors
  • Allies and advocates of greater diversity and inclusion in the boardroom
  • Members of the wider business community interested in board leadership and governance

Speakers

Shernett Ranson MBE
Head of Public Appointments Talent & Outreach, HM Government

Panel

Panel Chair: Tarifa Simpson, Partner – Forvis Mazars

  • Dave Wilson Chair, LBG Media (LADBible and Betches) PLC and Knights PLC
  • Karen Finlayson NED, Health Innovation Yorkshire and Humber
  • Majid Khan Group CFO, Regatta Group
  • Paul Hamer Chair of Panira

Hosted by Asam Malik, Forvis Mazars, and Moni Mannings OBE, EPOC

About EPOC

EPOC is a national network of senior executives of colour and key stakeholders who influence board-level appointments across the UK. Through events, connections and advocacy, EPOC works to widen access to board opportunities across the commercial, public and charitable sectors.

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