BREAKFAST EVENT: Richard Newman, CEO at Ultimate

Come along, be inspired, catch up & re-focus on your business connections.

'Pathways to Progress: Personal Business Journeys and Growth Insights'

Join us for another inspiring breakfast event in the lovely surroundings of Manchester Central Library to hear from our speaker, CEO and entrepreneur Richard Newman. With an overarching theme of 'Navigating Change in a Digital and Remote Working World,' Richard will share his entrepreneurial journey and what drives him in the world of business. Discover tips for presenting and pitching effectively in the digital formats, whether on Teams or in hybrid settings. Richard will also delve into the subject of "You can't build a business from behind your desk" and discusses strategies for successful business development in the new era of hybrid office work. Gain insights into engaging and motivating teams in the digital landscape, touching on talent acquisition, diversity, and inclusion. Richard will also provide first-hand experiences and observations about digital transformation, highlighting what works and the need to stay agile in a rapidly changing world.

Our Speaker is:

Richard Newman - CEO of Ultimate

Richard has been running or helping to run businesses for over 20 years and is grateful to have had the opportunity to work with some inspiring people and organisations; some you'll never have heard of but employ hundreds of thousands of people, others are household names like Microsoft, P&G, Siemens, and Sony.

His role at Ultimate is to help set the strategic direction of the company, add maximum value to their clients, to ensure they have the right team that are motivated and aligned, and to drive overall performance. 

Since joining Ultimate as a partner and CEO in September 2021, Richard has had a fun journey so far, especially as a result of the pandemic and the changes that came with it.  In 2022/23 the business increased revenues by 20%. Even more rewarding is the phenomenal team and the human first digital products, brands, and campaigns delivered for their clients.

Prior to Ultimate, Richard was on the board of a company with revenues of £1billion, a partner at global executive search firm, and for over a decade, a partner at a global sales performance organisation, which gave him the opportunity to travel all over the world. He doesn’t intend to stop anytime soon!

Please arrive at the front entrance of Manchester Central Library from 9.30am for open networking over a light breakfast (bacon/sausage/vegetarian roll or pastry served with tea & coffee), then speaker at 10am. The event will close by 11.30am following a Q&A session and further networking.

Please email amanda.manson@k-club.co.uk with any special dietary requirements by Wednesday 20th September.