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Marcus Evans Reviews
Mar 21st
Marcus Evans Reviews events attract representatives from some of the biggest names in global business. Here are just some reviews received from some of them :
“Excellent! No further words needed. I have generated more new business opportunities in two days. An intensive, useful format to meet industry players with common interests. ”
Merrill Lynch
“A successful summit! Very good one to one meetings in a pleasant atmosphere. Very professional, I am definitely going to come back. ”
Siemens
“A very professionally organised event. The quality of the delegates easily met my expectations. I will definitely attend further Marcus Evans events. ”
Richmond Fiduciary Group”
“A very well organised summit with a great number of opportunities to meet really relevant prospects, not only in one-to-one meetings, but also at meals and other occasions. A really effective investment in time as well as from a cost point of view. ”
De Schutter’Neroc
Trust needs to be restored to financial sector
Dec 2nd
Attitudes to financial institutions are at an all time low with trust and transparency identified as the major issues facing the sector. Negative media coverage and poor customer sentiment has seen the image of financial institutions gravely tarnished.
The problem stemmed from profit and revenue being at the centre of the financial industry as opposed to the customer, says Jonathan Woodier, director, corporate affairs, EMEA at Citi.
Citi was ranked bottom of the pile coming in 27th out of 27 institutions surveyed in a recent piece of JD Power research on customer perception in the US, according to Woodier. Only the tobacco industry is more unpopular than the finance sector, he adds, referring to the Harris Interactive Annual Reputation Report.
“There are some clear messages there that as an institution we need to change. As an industry the image we have also shows that we need to change. Similarly in the UK there are also major challenges for the industry.
“Over the next three years with 30 per cent of public spending being cut, politicians in the UK are certainly not going to take responsibility for that. The banks will be blamed for it. The attitudes both through the media and through comments from the politicians are going to be very anti-banks and that then puts pressure on regulators. There are already new regulations in the US around financial services directly related to the crisis. The whole environment we are going to be working in I think will deteriorate from a reputational point of view than improve. ”
As Citi approaches its 200-year anniversary in 2012, Woodier says the milestone presents an opportunity to overhaul the image of the institution, following its multi-billion dollar bailout by the US government in 2008. Woodier will be managing the development and execution of a transformational program to restore trust and confidence in Citi, using the anniversary as a galvanizing event.
“Citi has to change. It’s change that is being demanded by most of our stakeholders. There is a plan but there are some challenges as to how we will meet the credibility around them. If we cannot put trust at the heart of our business again it will go to companies that do.”
Jonathan Woodier, director, corporate affairs, EMEA at Citi was a speaker at the marcus evans PR and Media Effectiveness conference in Barcelona held on 7 and 8 October.
Salaries of leadership jumps 55 per cent
Nov 29th
The senior leadership within Britain’s top companies have seen their salaries rocket by as much as 55 per cent, in as little as 12 months time.
A new report has criticised UK boardrooms for lacking sensitivity towards the public and their own human resources.
Research firm Incomes Data Services, who carried out the study, found that salaries are said to be leaping due to increased bonuses and performance related pay.
As a result, the report finds the typical FTSE 100 chief executive to be earning almost £5 million per year. This equates to nearly 200 times the average income seen in Britain today.
TUC general secretary Brendan Barber called on the government to put controls on the pay of executives, at a time when low and middle income families are struggling.
Marcus Evans presents corporate finance events, created by experienced professionals and with information presented by industry experts. 
Oil giant announces profits jump
Nov 29th
The substantial profits recorded by leading oil company, Royal Dutch Shell, will lead to new growth as the firm announce good results in the third quarter.
Shell has enjoyed profit rebounds and increasing production of late, which it says has presented the firm with a window of opportunity in which to expand.
Profit in quarter three rose by a factor of 18 per cent to reach $3.5 billion based on the cost of supply at present.
These results were further improved thanks to the rising price for oil and gas, alongside tactical economising.
Shell’s chief executive, Peter Voser, said the oil firm was making good progress against targets, and that there is more to come from Shell.
Marcus Evans presents oil and gas events, created by experienced professionals and with information presented by industry experts. 
Public workers worried about private talent
Nov 28th
More than half of current employees working in the public sector are concerned they might not have the skill or talent to make it in the private sector.
Leading recruitment consultants Badenoch & Clark has carried out a study among public sector workers, suggesting that of those who would consider changing sectors – 56 per cent would be apprehensive.
Another survey – this time from Hays – revealed that employers could well feel the same way, with 90 per cent of private sector bosses branding experience from the public sector as being of no value.
Badenoch & Clark say this goes to show the half a million workers expected to leave the public sector, will not find it easy to secure a new job.
Marcus Evans presents human resource and general business events, created by experienced professionals and with information presented by industry experts. 
Virgin take lead in telecoms
Nov 28th
Virgin Media is set to offer British consumers broadband cable speeds of 100Mps for the first time [megabits per second].
By 2012 the firm say they hope to reach as many as 50 per cent of IP addresses within the UK by 2012.
Virgin will start by setting up facilities for 200,000 homes in West Yorkshire, London, and the Home Counties.
Telecoms giant BT sees Virgin Media as their biggest rivals and want to have 70 per cent of the UK within their catchment for the high speed service by 2012.
The race could be set to hot up soon, as only a few households have taken up Virgin’s 50Mps, so far.
Marcus Evans presents telecoms events, created by experienced professionals and with information presented by industry experts. 
GDP growth doubling a surprise
Nov 27th
There was reason to be a little more confident in the City today as the UK economy was reported to have grown at double the expected rate.
Official figures from the Office for National Statistics shows that between the months of July to September, growth hit 0.8 per cent compared to the projected figure of 0.4.
The GDP figures are only an estimate at present, however, and could be revised – especially considering the weak showings witnessed in the retail and housing sectors.
Economist for ING, James Kightly, however, disagreed. He thinks the growth surprise shows the UK economy is more resilient than many had feared.
He said: "The government will no doubt take this as a sign that the private sector can fill the gap created by public sector cuts."
Marcus Evans presents corporate finance events, created by experienced professionals and with information presented by industry experts. 
Manufacturing body in plan for growth
Nov 26th
A leading manufacturing body has formed a plan which outlines how the government can work with the industry, to ensure growth during economic recovery.
According to the EEF, the private sector is ready to meet the test of spearheading the return to growth of the UK economy.
If the sector is to do this however, the body insists help is needed from the government in terms of investment.
At its foundation, they say such investment must boost production capacity, a support framework which can cater for damaged areas of manufacturing and locating which areas will incite private growth.
Drector of policy for the EEF, Steve Radley, was keen to praise how the new government has brought a clearer landscape to manufacturing.
He said: "The government has taken a major step forward by clarifying its tax and spending plans to reduce the deficit. But we must build on this now by developing a plan for growth." 
Private Wealth Management Summit Fall 2010
Oct 25th
Kurzman Karelsen & Frank, LLP: Thinking Ahead of New PWM Industry
Lee Unterman, Managing Partner, Kurzman Karelsen & Frank, LLP
http://www.privatewealthsummit.com/LeeUnterman
Elite Summit 2010
Oct 25th
Lobnek Wealth Management – Rethinking PWM
Marc Moret, Founder, Lobnek Wealth Management
http://www.elitesummit.com/MarcMoret
Investment Series
Oct 25th
Juniperus Capital: Profiting from the Insurance Risk Market
Philip Lotz, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman, and Stephen Velotti, Chief Underwriting Officer, Juniperus Capital Limited
http://www.investment-summits.com/LotzVelotti
Canadian Institutional Investment Summit 2010
Oct 12th
Mission Hills Capital Partners: Why the Buzz around
Doug Pocock, President and Chief Executive Officer, and David Wright, Director of Research, Mission Hills Capital Partners Inc.
Private Wealth Management APAC Summit 2010
Oct 12th
Fu Tak Iam Foundation: Creating Donor-Grantee Synergies
Rick Tang, Member of Board of Trustees, Fu Tak Iam Foundation
Medical Device R&D Summit 2010
Oct 12th
Brentwood Industries – Packing for Medical Device Product Success
Rich Partlow, General Manager, and Dave Rosten, Sales Manager, Brentwood Industries
http://www.medicalrdsummit.com/PartlowRosten
Transmission & Distribution Summit 2010
Oct 5th
The Louis Berger Group, Inc: Strategies for T&D Executives
Jack Halpern, Vice President – Transmission Services, The Louis Berger Group, Inc
http://www.t-dsummit.com/JackHalpern
Investment Series 2010
Oct 5th
Prosperity Capital Management on Russia as an Investment Hot Spot
Liam Halligan, Chief Economist, Prosperity Capital Management Ltd
www.investmentseries.com/LiamHalligan
National Healthcare CNO Summit Fall 2010
Oct 5th
Nursing the Top Issues on CNOs’ Agendas Today
Sheri Matter, Chief Nursing Officer, Vice President of Nursing, Pinnacle Health
http://www.me-uk.com/summit/newsletter.asp?eventid=16604&RecID=2472
National Healthcare CNO Summit Fall 2010
Oct 5th
The Methodist Hospital – How Our Values Contribute to Our Success
Ann Scanlon McGinity, Senior Vice President Operations & Chief Nursing Executive, The Methodist Hospital, Houston
http://www.me-uk.com/summit/newsletter.asp?eventid=16604&RecID=2473
Power Generation MEA Summit 2010
Oct 5th
Montebalito: Solar Panels to Power up the Middle East
Guillermo Bouzas, Senior Design – Industrial Engineer, Grupo Montebalito
www.powergenerationmea.com/GuillermoBouzas
HR Asia Summit 2010
Oct 5th
The BNY Mellon Way to Building Success
Sheena Wilson, Global Head of Talent Strategy, BNY Mellon
HR Gipfel 2010
Oct 5th
Interview with: Joachim Sauer, Airbus Operations GmbH
Personalmanagement bei Airbus – Mitarbeitermotivation als Grundbedingung für den Unternehmenserfolg
http://www.marcusevansassets.com/doc/press/HR%20Gipfel%202010%20Joachim%20Sauer.pdf
HR Gipfel 2010
Oct 5th
Interview with: Cornelia Hulla, Coca-Cola Erfrischungsgetränke AG
HR als strategischer Partner für das Unternehmen: Coca-Cola Best Practice
www.hr-gipfel.com/hulla
www.marcusevansassets.com/doc/press/HRGipfel2010-CorneliaHulla.pdf
CFO Summit XXI Fall 2010
Sep 28th
CGN & Associates: Building Flexibility for Long-Term Success
Seshadri Guha, Chief Executive Officer, CGN & Associates
http://www.cfosummits.com/SeshadriGuha
Nordic CIO Summit 2010
Sep 28th
7N on Success through IT Flexibility
Martin Monné, Country Manager, Sweden, 7N A/S
HR Asia Summit 2010
Sep 28th
StepStone China: Why Total Talent Management is the Next Step in HR
Erik Schmit, Managing Director APAC, StepStone China Ltd
CFO Summit XXI Fall 2010
Sep 28th
Keeping the Upper Hand on Financial Reports
Interview with: Matt Rizai, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, WebFilings
Latin American Investments Summit 2010
Sep 28th
Taking Risks for Higher Returns on Investments
Marcelo Pimentel Mello, Vice President – Investments, Sul America
Industrial Design Summit 2010
Sep 28th
Tupperware’s Take on Building Design Teams for Successful Products Globally
Susan Perkins, Vice President – Global Design, Tupperware
Private Wealth Management APAC Summit 2010
Sep 28th
Chepstow Capital Advises: How Mid-Market Companies are Driving Asia
Vincent Warner, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Chepstow Capital
http://www.pwmsummit.com/VincentWarner
CFO Summit XXI Fall 2010
Sep 28th
CGN & Associates: Building Flexibility for Long-Term Success
Seshadri Guha, Chief Executive Officer, CGN & Associates
http://www.cfosummits.com/SeshadriGuha
