The Leadership Blindspot: Why Housing Leaders are Failing to Embrace Disruption
Speakers
Stella Kanu
CEO, Shakespeare Globe
Stella Kanu is CEO of Shakespeare’s Globe, driving innovative productions and education programmes that bring Shakespeare to life for modern audiences.
Previously Executive Director at LIFT, she led strategic initiatives and produced acclaimed work, including The Second Woman starring Ruth Wilson, Time Out’s best show of 2023. With 30 years in theatre and festivals, she founded The Pivotal Place, a coaching practice for creative leaders.
She represents the Mayor of London on Arts Council England, advises Rose Bruford College, and is a sought-after speaker and writer. Stella’s honours include Cultural Leadership Fellow (2008), Rose Bruford Honorary Fellow (2021), and listings in The Stage 100 (2024) and 100 Black Women Making a Mark (2023).
Kate Davies CBE FRICS
Managing Director, Buena Ltd
Kate Davies was the CEO of Notting Hill Genesis until 2022 and now works for a range of private sector organisations providing services to the sector through her company Buena.Ltd.
David Blower
Board Member and Chair of Audit and Risk Committee, Citizen HA
David Blower is an experienced board member and Finance and Risk Chair with a career spanning over 30 years in regulated not-for-profit sectors. He specialises in risk management, developing frameworks that enhance decision-making and align with organisational goals. A systems thinker, David simplifies complex issues and identifies overlooked connections, strengthening boardroom discussions. He has led governance reforms, managed stakeholder relationships, and overseen change programmes that exceeded targets.
David’s collaborative leadership style and expertise in transformation make him a trusted chair and board member, fostering environments focused on organisational purpose.
Sarah Stevenson
Partner, New Street Consulting Group
Sarah leads the social housing practice at NSCG where she connects her clients with flexible talent that helps deliver substantive and sustainable change; shaping their organisations for the changing requirements of the customer base. As a business psychologist with over 20 years’ experience, she works closely with clients to find and develop the right people to drive business outcomes.
Date: 4th February 2025
Time: 10:00AM – 12:30PM
Venue: Central London
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