November 2020

This year, Echo’s Annual Summit was a series of seven mini sessions throughout November. These sessions were focused discussions to support change ahead, with managing trust and reputation at its core.

The 2020 lineup saw Echo’s Advisory Board in conversation with exceptional leaders, including Sir Howard Davies, Economist, Author and Chairman of Natwest Group.

Please see the highlights below from each of the sessions:

11 November

• Facing an Uncertain Future: Politics, Climate Change, Production, Supply and Changing Habits
  • Neil Sherlock in conversation with Ian Wright, CEO of the UK’s largest trade body, the Food and Drink Federation                   

       

12 November 

• COVID: 'Converting a Crisis into a Vintage Year'
  • Sandra Macleod in conversation with Brian Lott, Chief Communications Officer, Mubadala       

 

17 November 

• Life on Mars:  ‘Building Back Better – The Sustainability Imperative’
  • Susan Hooper in conversation with Andy Pharoah, VP Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, Mars

 

18 November 

• Rebuilding Trust:  How Organizations Fall In and Out of Crises – Tips for Recovery and Rebuilding Trust
  • Björn Edlund in conversation with Matt Nixon, author of ‘Pariahs, Hubris and Corporate Reputation’

 

19 November 

• The F words: ‘On Fear, Furlough and Fairness’
  •  Matthew Gwyther in conversation with NatWest Chairman, Sir Howard Davies , former Deputy Governor of The Bank of England

 

24 November

• On the Rise: Investor Activism
  • Peter Debreceny in conversation with Andrew Hall, CEO of the Insurance Council Australia

 

25 November 

• In an Age of Acceleration: Inspiring a New Future that Matters
  • Rosie Halfhead in conversation with TedX speaker and female futurist based in Hong Kong, Diana Wu David

 

COMMENTS FROM GUESTS

“I was thrilled to be able to join the session with Howard Davies yesterday and I thought it was really excellent “ - Sally Costerton, ICANN

“Always a pleasure to connect with your extended network and hear some different perspectives, particularly in such bemusing times” - Toby Craig, City Football Group

“Informative and enlightening” - Craig Rothenberg, consultant and Adjunct Professor NYU, former VP comms J&J

“Fascinating as always” - Nick Archer, Rio Tinto

“Great stuff! Super debate” - Danny Russel, DRC, former chair Marketing Society

“Another great session, thank you team Echo” - Gavin Ellwood, Ellwood Atfield

“Excellent and feisty insights” - Nik Gowing, BBC World Debates, Thinking the Unthinkable

“Thank you, Sandra and Echo and all speakers.  It's been a great series!” – Katharina Auer, Switzerland

“Thank you everyone, a fantastic session”  – Ben Rothschild, Sermelo