Former Vinted Global Director of Brand James Peach, known for extensive work building high profile names like Nespresso and Uber, has been announced as keynote speaker for the Generation Next Leadership and Growth Conference 2025.
Aimed at empowering the region’s emerging leaders, the conference is sponsored by Mattioli Woods and hosted by Generation Next, an East Midlands Chamber network for young professionals aged 18 to 35.
Taking place at Cleaver and Wake in Nottingham on 19th March, the conference will feature inspiring talks, networking and panel discussions, one of which will interpret survey findings on trends impacting young leaders today.
In addition to marketing major brands, keynote speaker James Peach has cycled 41,000 km around the world, hiked across Argentina and Norway and completed the first triathlon of the entire UK.
East Midlands Chamber Director of Resources and Generation Next Lead Lucy Robinson said: “When it comes to those truly outstanding leaders that are role models for those in business, few are more of a shining light than James Peach. As your machine makes that coffee in the morning or you book an Uber on your phone, James has played a part in that brand’s success. As someone that has helped grow such successful brands, who better to inspire young professionals in the East Midlands on their journey to world class leadership as the keynote speaker.
“The conference is fully interactive with panels to get plenty of thought-provoking discussion flowing, and the day is a fantastic opportunity to expand your professional circle through networking. We’ve got an impressive venue, a superb lunch and unlimited filter coffee from 200 Degrees to make the conference an event not to be missed. If you’re an aspiring leader, driven to lead and ready to invest in your professional future, the Generation Next Leadership and Growth Conference is for you and I’d urge you to get your place reserved now, ready to make 2025 a key career milestone.”
James Peach said: “I’m so looking forward to speaking at the Generation Next Leadership & Growth Conference, to reveal some of the lessons in leadership behind brands like Innocent, Uber and Vinted – and discuss how to find the leader inside of you. It’s a privilege to share ideas with audiences early in their careers and support them to be the resilient, effective and inspiring leaders of the future.”
To reserve a place at the Generation Next Leadership and Growth Conference 2025 click here.
