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Business Leaders Lecture with Caroline Wayman

Leading through turbulent times – working out what I have learned and how to always look forward

Caroline Wayman
In conversation | Public lectures

In this lecture, Caroline will share insights from her career spanning both the private and public sectors, highlighting the importance of always looking ahead. It can sometimes seem as though there was a past era when everything functioned perfectly, tempting us to try and return to it. However, Caroline will explore her perspective on why we should ‘never go back’. Instead, she will emphasise the value of listening, learning, and continually adapting to move forward effectively.

  • From: Tuesday 13 May 2025, 5.30 pm
  • To: Tuesday 13 May 2025, 7.30 pm
  • Location: Lecture Theatre 5, Newton Building, Goldsmith Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 4BU
  • Booking deadline: Tuesday 13 May 2025, 5.00 pm
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Event details

Timings

5.30 pm – 5.45 pm: arrival and registration

5.45 pm – 6.30 pm: Caroline's presentation and Q&A

6.30 pm Р7.00 pm: post-lecture drinks and canap̩s

About the speaker - Caroline Wayman

Caroline serves as the Chair of the Board at Nottingham Trent University (NTU), where she is responsible for agreeing and overseeing the strategy implementation, supporting the Board in making good decisions and providing constructive challenge. She acts as an ambassador for NTU and ensures that NTU meets all its governance and wider obligations.

In addition, Caroline leads the Financial Services practice at PA Consulting, where she collaborates with C-suite clients across the Financial Services market and public sector. She is a recognised expert in consumer and conduct issues, as well as governance and leadership, and provides strategic insight and advice to Boards and Excos across the Financial Services sector.

She is a highly experienced Chief Executive and Non-Executive Director. She led the Financial Ombudsman Service as Chief Executive for seven years, overseeing significant change and handling major conduct issues in the sector. She has a unique insight into the conduct issues of the last decade and the ways in which businesses can mitigate and prevent problems happening in the future.  Prior to becoming Chief Executive, Caroline was the Legal Director, and in that role, led the litigation strategy and provided advice to the board and executive on key legal and regulatory issues, as well as undertaking a complete revision of the governance and risk framework.

Caroline previously served as the Senior Independent Director and Chair of Remco at the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). Caroline studied law at NTU and trained as a barrister and was called to the Bar in 1998. She spent the early part of her career working in the insurance industry and has held a number of senior operational and policy roles.

Nottingham Business School Students

This event can count towards your CPD hours, if applicable to your Personal Development Goals. Attendance at the event will be monitored and the event organisers will provide confirmation of your attendance to the lecture and networking, as evidence for your portfolio. The booking confirmation email alone will not count as attending the event. Guest speaker slides will not typically be made available, therefore you are encouraged to take notes and reflections throughout the lecture to use within your portfolio.

Location details

Room/Building:

Lecture Theatre 5, Newton Building

Address:

Goldsmith Street
 Nottingham
 Nottinghamshire
 NG1 4BU
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