Leadership in the TIC+ Sector

Learn from the Best - Meet the pioneers and thought leaders who shaped the TIC+ sector

10th - 12th June 2025

The Westin La Quinta Golf Resort & SPA Marbella

EVENT OVERVIEW

From June 10–12, 2025, Red Swan Partners had the pleasure of organising Leadership in the TIC+ Sector - an exclusive event that brought together a remarkable group of leaders, innovators, and investors shaping the future of TIC+ (Testing, Inspection, Certification & Compliance and beyond).

ABOUT
THE EVENT

As market consolidation, digital disruption, and geopolitical complexity reshape the assurance landscape, the TIC+ sector stands at a defining moment. Leadership in the TIC+ Sector was designed to meet this moment — offering senior leaders a rare space to step back, reflect, and exchange ideas in a curated, off-the-record environment.

Held under the umbrella of antitrust and competition law, the event combined strategic insights with candid dialogue. Across panels, moderated roundtables, and informal networking moments, participants explored themes including:

Key Takeaways from the Event

The Leadership in the TIC+ Sector retreat created a space where senior leaders, investors, and innovators could step back from daily pressures and engage in honest, peer-level conversations about the future of the industry. Participants left Marbella with fresh insights, practical strategies, and a renewed sense of purpose. Here’s what stood out:

1. Real Stories, Real Strategy
Sessions grounded in real-world growth and transformation - such as those from Phenna and LRQA - deeply resonated. These case studies offered honest, practical insights into how TIC+ businesses are navigating change, scaling successfully, and building resilient leadership teams.

2. Cross-Sector Networking That Mattered
The diversity of the participants - from global CEOs to PE-backed firms, digital vendors, and technical founders - created a rich exchange of perspectives. The intimate setting allowed for meaningful conversations that many said were as valuable as the sessions themselves.

3. Digitalisation & Disruption
The digital track, particularly discussions around AI, automation, and smart solutions, sparked curiosity and critical reflection. Participants appreciated hearing from those selling into the sector and tackling its real challenges through tech.

4. Honest Dialogue & Openness
One of the retreat’s most celebrated qualities was the open, candid tone of discussion. Leaders shared not just successes, but challenges - making space for vulnerable, high-trust dialogue that deepened the overall learning.

5. A Broader Purpose for TIC+
Many walked away inspired by the idea of repositioning the industry with purpose - from “TIC+ saving the world” to rethinking how the sector can attract a new generation of talent and build lasting public trust.