The Credit Leader’s Briefing
CICM Yorkshire Branch is pleased to present The Credit Leader’s Briefing, a focused morning event designed for credit professionals navigating a more complex operating environment.
Hosted by Hays, a valued CICM Premium Corporate Partner, the event brings together senior speakers from restructuring, civil court process and talent strategy, three areas that are increasingly shaping credit leadership, decision-making and recovery strategy.
Leading the morning as keynote speaker is Caroline Sumner, CEO of R3, the UK trade association for the insolvency and restructuring profession. Caroline will share insight into the current restructuring landscape, the signals credit leaders should be watching more closely, and what changing levels of financial distress mean for trade creditors.
Joining Caroline is Neil Jinks, Chair of the Civil Court Users Association, who will offer a practical perspective on court process, judgement and enforcement, with direct relevance for those managing recovery, escalation and legal decision-making.
Completing the line-up is Emma Pasquill, Senior Business Director at Hays International, bringing market insight on hiring, retention and the evolving skills agenda across credit and finance teams.
This event has been shaped to give delegates practical relevance, strong discussion and valuable peer networking. It is a morning built around the realities facing today’s credit profession, from identifying risk earlier, to understanding recovery pathways more clearly, to building the talent needed for resilient teams.
With a high-calibre speaker line-up and time built in for networking, The Credit Leader’s Briefing promises to be a timely and engaging Yorkshire Branch event for credit professionals looking to stay informed, connected and better equipped for the pressures ahead.
Agenda
Credit Leaders Briefing 15th May
Agenda Highlights
09:30 – 10:00 Arrival and networking
10:00 – 10:10 Welcome from CICM Yorkshire Branch and Hays Luke Sculthorp FCICM, Chair of CICM Yorkshire Ridings – Opening remarks and setting the scene for the day
10:10 – 10:40 Keynote address – Caroline Sumner, CEO, R3 Overview of current trends and challenges in the insolvency and restructuring sector
10:40 – 11:10 Neil Jinks, Chair, Civil Court Users Association Insights into civil court operations and practical guidance for businesses
11:10 – 11:35 Networking / Coffee break (25 minutes)
11:35 – 12:05 Emma Pasquill, Senior Business Director, Hays International Workforce trends and strategies for effective credit management
12:05 – 12:30 Audience Q&A – All three speakers (25 minutes) Interactive session for attendees to ask questions and hear combined perspectives
12:30 – 13:30 Networking lunch Opportunity to connect with speakers and peers over lunch
Key Takeaways for Delegates
The Credit Leader’s Briefing provides a focused lens on the challenges shaping credit leadership today, offering delegates actionable insight across restructuring, court processes, and talent strategy.
Restructuring & Credit Risk Delegates will gain a clear view of current market signals and emerging trends in financial distress, helping them anticipate the potential impacts on both their organisations and clients. Understanding these dynamics enables more informed decision-making, earlier risk identification, and strategic preparation in a shifting credit landscape.
Court Process & Recovery The session on civil court operations provides practical guidance on navigating enforcement pathways and recovery processes. Credit professionals will leave with a stronger grasp of escalation options and actionable approaches to managing legal outcomes effectively, ensuring recovery efforts are both efficient and compliant.
Talent & Team Resilience Building and retaining high-performing credit teams is increasingly critical. Delegates will explore strategies for hiring, retaining, and developing talent that meets the evolving demands of modern credit management. The focus on skills development ensures teams are not just resilient but prepared to thrive amid ongoing industry change.
Peer Insight & Networking The briefing also delivers exceptional networking opportunities. Delegates can connect with fellow Yorkshire credit professionals, exchanging experiences, sharing challenges, and uncovering best practices. These interactions provide invaluable perspective and foster relationships that extend beyond the event itself.
Why Attend This morning briefing equips credit leaders with practical, actionable insight from senior industry figures. By attending, delegates will understand how restructuring trends, court processes, and talent strategy intersect in the credit function, and gain access to high-value discussions and peer networking tailored to the realities of the Yorkshire market.