& deliver
The Inaugural Bermuda
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE
for Senior Executives
& Board Members
30 April to 1 May 2025
Fairmont Hamilton PrincesS
AGENDA
Wednesday
30 April 2025
6:30PM for 7:00PM
LEADERS' DINNER (Limited to 22)
Join Sir Peter Wall for an intimate evening in the Private Dining Room at Intrepid, where Bermuda's senior leaders will gather for exclusive leadership insights, thought-provoking conversations, and meaningful connections.
Sponsored by
Thursday
1 May 2025
8:15AM
9:00AM
9:05AM
9:15AM
10:15AM
MORNING SEMINAR (Limited to 120)
Leadership & Motivation in The Fourth Industrial Revolution
In the Age of Artificial Intelligence—or what we now refer to as The Fourth Industrial Revolution—leadership faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities. This seminar, designed for Senior Leaders, dives deep into the evolving geo-political and business landscape, offering insights on motivating and inspiring your people—your most valuable resource.
Co-sponsored by
COMPLETE THE SURVEY
REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST
Sign-in and convene with fellow leaders in The Princess Ballrooms.
OPENING WELCOME
Ben Beasley, CCO of ASK Bermuda.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Sir Peter Wall, CEO of Amicus.
PANEL DISCUSSION
Sir Peter joins the Senior Leaders' panel to explore the issues from the keynote and those highlighted by the delegate survey circulated in advance of the seminar to focus the discussion on contemporary concerns. Moderated by Jennifer Carnegie, COO of Amicus.
Q&A
Our Panellists welcome questions from the floor.
10:45AM
CLOSING THANKS
Lesley-Jane Smith, CFO of ASK Bermuda.
PROGRAMME INTERMISSION
A work area is provided for Delegates remaining
on site for the Afternoon Masterclass.
Thursday
1 May 2025
11:30AM
12:00PM
3:30PM
4:00PM
AFTERNOON MASTERCLASS (Limited to 60)
Leadership at the Top –
Running High Performing Organisations
The demands on today’s top leaders have never been greater — navigating complexity, aligning people, and driving performance in a world of constant disruption
This intensive masterclass is designed for board members, CEOs, and senior executives who are serious about leading high-performing organisations. Through three focused themes — Board Effectiveness: Sitting or Serving?. Motivating People: Sustaining Team Alignment and Accountability, and Leading Change: Driving Innovation and Adaptability in Complex Environments — participants will gain practical insights and tools to strengthen leadership impact, sharpen board and executive dynamics, and build resilient, adaptive teams ready for the future.
REGISTRATION & LIGHT LUNCH
Sign-in and convene with fellow leaders in The Princess Ballrooms.
MASTERCLASS OVERVIEW
LEADERSHIP AT THE TOP –
RUNNING HIGH PERFORMANCE ORGANISATIONS
Sir Peter Wall and Jennifer Carnegie of Amicus, along with subject matter experts, will engage senior leaders on key aspects of governance and leadership at the strategic level and how to mobilise your people — your highest investment— to deliver a high performing organisation.
SURVEY FEEDBACK
Registrants are kindly requested to complete the pre-conference survey designed to identify the key topics and pressing issues affecting delegates and their organisations. Your responses will be used to structure the content of the Masterclass.
DRAFT MASTERCLASS AGENDA
WELCOME AND STRATEGIC FRAMING
Introductions and Masterclass objectives.
Opening Discussion: "What does a high-performing board, leadership team, and organisation look like today?"
Setting the scene: The leadership challenges of 2025 — governance, people, and change.
MODULE 1 – BOARD EFFECTIVENESS: SITTING OR SERVING?
Mini-Keynote: A Board Effectiveness Framework — Peter Stephenson.
Panel Discussion: Practical Tips for Enhancing Board / C-Suite Dynamics, moderated by Jennifer Carnegie.
Interactive Discussion: Are we truly driving value as leaders — or simply occupying seats?
Takeaway Tools: Creating alignment between Boards and Executives to strengthen strategic focus and accountability.
MODULE 2 – MOTIVATING PEOPLE: SUSTAINING TEAM ALIGNMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Leadership Context: Balancing strategic demands with team dynamics in a fast-moving world.
Peer Discussion: What keeps your team aligned under pressure?
Vital Tools and Techniques: Building psychological safety, diversity of thought, and true collaboration. Being ‘brilliant at the basics’ — effective leadership practices for sustained performance.
Case Study Exercise: Lessons from elite and resilient teams.
MODULE 3 – LEADING CHANGE: DRIVING INNOVATION AND ADAPTABILITY IN COMPLEX ENVIRONMENTS
Frameworks for Leading Change: How to foster innovation while maintaining operational grip.
Senior Leader Advisory Circles: Real-world problem-solving sessions — tackling current leadership and organisational challenges through peer insight.
Debrief: Common themes and key takeaways from across leadership levels.
FUTURE-FOCUSED LEADERSHIP, REFLECTION & CLOSE
Building Organisational Resilience: Sustaining high performance in the age of disruption.
Leadership Commitment: Crafting a 90-day leadership and action plan to enhance board, executive, and team impact.
Final reflections: Open Q&A and closing thoughts.
SUNDOWNERS
Enjoy end of day conversation, cocktails and canapes with the organisers and delegates.
6:00PM
CONFERENCE END
SPEAKERS
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
& MASTERCLASS LEADER
PANELLISTS
General Sir Peter A. Wall GCB, CBE, DL
Founder and CEO of Amicus Limited
Former Head of the British Army
Director, General Dynamics Corporation
The Hon. Curtis L. Dickinson JP, MP
Non-Executive Director, Hiscox Insurance Company (Bermuda) Limited Former Minister of Finance, Government of Bermuda
Former EVP & Group Head of Private Banking, Butterfield Bank
Michelle Seymour Smith CPA, CA
Non-Executive Director, Prismic Life
Non-Executive Director, Conduit Re
Advisory Board Chair, Muuvment
Former Chief Transformation Officer, Arch Capital Group Ltd.
MODERATOR & MASTERCLASS FACILITATOR
Jennifer Carnegie
Founder and COO of Amicus Limited
Former Chief People Officer, Digicel Group
Former Global Director of Mars University
Please note: Panellists are subject to change without prior notice.
General Sir Peter Wall
Keynote Speaker and Masterclass Leader
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Conference Events
Wed, 30 AprPrivate Dining Room at IntrepidJoin Sir Peter Wall for an intimate evening in the Private Dining Room at Intrepid, where Bermuda's senior leaders will gather for exclusive leadership insights, thought-provoking conversations, and meaningful connections. Priced at $750 per person.
Thu, 01 MayThe Princess BallroomsUnlock a full day of transformative leadership insight with an ALL-DAY PASS incorporating our Morning Keynote Address & Panel Discussion and Afternoon Leadership Masterclass. Register by 31 March 2025 and receive a $100 discount. Priced at $750 per delegate after discount.
Thu, 01 MayThe Princess BallroomsIn the Age of AI and rapid change, leadership faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities. This seminar dives deep into the evolving business landscape, offering insights on motivating and inspiring teams—your most valuable resource. Priced at $175 per delegate; $150 for CPA Bermuda members.
Thu, 01 MayThe Princess BallroomsJoin our immersive leadership experience for executives aiming to excel in today's dynamic environment. This masterclass blends strategic insights, real-world problem-solving, and peer collaboration to empower leaders with tools for sustained success. $675 per delegate; $600 for CPA Bermuda members.
Organisers
The inaugural Bermuda Strategic Leadership Conference is a collaboration between local advisory firm ASK Bermuda Limited and Amicus Limited, a leading UK leadership advisory firm.
We recognise our organising partner, Chartered Professional Accountants of Bermuda for their logistical support, including the certification of up to five (5) Continuing Professional Development hours.
Please click Sponsorship above for details of benefits and contact Ben Beasley for further information, or to secure your sponsor spot.
ENGAGEMENT
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