Leadership in the TICC Sector

Leadership in the TICC Sector

The Westin La Quinta Golf Resort & SPA Marbella

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

EVENT OVERVIEW

9th - 12th June 2025

We are proud to announce a new exclusive event offering for Red Swan Partners, in association with The Collective Roundtables, for 2025 - a highly-focused three-day leadership event which will gather selected former leaders in the TICC industry, a representative from a leading consultancy and current/future leaders in the TICC sector.

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THE EVENT

This event will provide you with an unparalleled opportunity to learn actionable strategies for market expansion from former TICC industry leaders and learn from them first-hand the strategies, strengths and challenges they overcame to catapult their businesses into market leaders. Learn how to attract and nurture Gen Z talent; to gain exposure to diverse leadership styles, and how to explore ways to create sustainable growth through effective talent development. We will also explore how AI is reshaping the industry, discuss technology adoption challenges, and examine cybersecurity strategies.

Take 3 days to revitalise your management style and then return to the office with actionable insights that will take you and your TICC business to the next level.

As this event is highly focused we are limiting the number of spaces to ensure an intimate environment that allows for deeper, more meaningful exchanges. The event will be held at a luxury resort in Marbella, Spain and feature a blend of thought-provoking sessions and exclusive evening activities that will facilitate high-level networking.

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Events Highlights: What You Will Gain:

Strategic Insights:

Learn from industry pioneers on global expansion, market differentiation, and driving profitability.

Leadership Development: Explore how to attract and retain top talent while fostering a culture of innovation and adaptability.

Technology Transformation: Understand how AI and digitalization are reshaping the TICC landscape.

Networking Opportunities: Build lasting connections with peers, investors, and experts in an exclusive, intimate setting.

Immersive Experiences:

Panels led by seasoned experts.
Interactive roundtables for deep dives into key topics.
Networking sessions, including evening activities in a luxury setting.

Who Will Attend:

Current/Future CEOs, COOs, CMOs, and private equity investors in mid-sized TICC companies, with diversity across industries and regions to encourage a broad exchange of ideas.

Paul Hesselink

Kiwa Corporate Strategy

Until 2024, Paul has been the CEO of Kiwa for over 20 years and has been advising on further development of Kiwa since then. Between 1995-2002, Paul worked with SGS in the Netherlands as its National Chief Executive in broad range TIC disciplines also being involved in SGS’ European OGC activities and some corporate SGS HQ ‘think tank’ roles in Geneva. From 1989-1995, Paul worked as a scientific researcher at Dutch contract research organization TNO till 1995 with a focus on Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Environmental Sciences. Paul holds an MSC in Chemistry/Biochemistry (1983) and a PhD in Biotechnology (1989) from the University of Groningen. Post-doc research at the Gesellschaft für Biotechnologische Forschung (GBF) in Brunswick (1988). Many reports, publications and presentations and a few patents. Professional side activities include chairman of Fenelab, RvA Monitoring Board (Dutch Accreditation Council, CEOC Board Member, and TIC Council Board Member and Sponsor of the Ethics & Legal Committee.

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Paul Barry

Chairman

Steering Phenna Group's ascent as a market leader in the TICC landscape, my tenure as Founder and CEO has been marked by strategic M&A execution and fostering over 6,500 skilled professionals across multiple continents. Our team's efforts have cemented our presence in the Infrastructure, Built Environment, Industrials, Food & Life Sciences and Compliance/Certification sectors. Transitioning to Executive Chairman, I now guide our high-performance teams toward sustained international growth. Our focus remains on operational excellence and strategic acquisitions, leveraging my extensive B2B experience to enhance our global footprint in the TICC industry.

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Howard kerr

Non-Executive Director & Advisor

A former CHIEF EXECUTIVE/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR with a proven track record in building enterprise value in public, private and third sector companies. Expertise in business development, effective operational performance, turnaround, change management and team leadership in the B2B Business Services sector, with a strong international background in Europe, Asia, Middle East and N. America. Now acting as an Advisor to Private Equity firms on pre-deal evaluations, due diligence and investment cases across Business Services, specifically in the assurance & compliance, education & training, energy and logistic sectors. Seeking to build a broader portfolio of Non-Executive positions in related areas.

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John Noble CBE

Advisory Board Member

Up until August 2024 John led on providing assurance for cyber security as a Non-Executive Director (NED) on the Boards of NHS Digital and NHS England. He holds other non-executive director roles in the UK and Japan. As a NED with Nihon Cyber Defence, he is currently providing cyber security advice to the Japan Association team preparing for Expo 2025 in Osaka.

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John Willox

Advisory Board Member

John is an accomplished international senior leader. Having worked all over the world for Hilti for over 20 years he then moved to the Exova Group. As group MD at Exova he was responsible for; Fire Testing, Building Products, Automotive, Calibration and Certification globally, as well as having led Exova Middle East/Asia as MD for a period of time based in Dubai. John is now based in the UK. He has overseen and led multiple acquisitions and divestments in a variety of situations from growth to the recovery of debt and with a long experience working with private equity.

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