KPMG- Webinar series returns on Wednesday 2 September with NewRiver and Flint Global

Following a brief summer recess we’re back for our bi-weekly new reality webinar series. Whether it’s your first or twentieth time on this webinar, join us on Wednesday 2 September as we’ll be reflecting on what’s happened over the summer and looking ahead to the Autumn and Christmas period.

Allan Lockhart, Chief Executive of real estate investment trust NewRiver REIT plc, will share perspectives on retail, real estate and changing consumer trends, as well as how he is preparing for the new reality. NewRiver’s £1.2bn portfolio comprises 35 community shopping centres, 25 convenience led retail parks and 700 community pubs across the UK.

Giles Wilkes, Specialist Partner at Flint Global, business advisors on policy and politics, will discuss the recovery of the UK economy including the Industrial Strategy and levelling up agenda. Giles was a former Special Advisor to Prime Minister Theresa May and Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business Innovation and Skills. He is also a Senior Fellow at The Institute for Government.

Given all of the recent announcements by companies on the 'return to the workplace', Anna Purchas, KPMG’s Head of People in the UK, joins us to share some views on our return to work strategy. 

Paul Martin, KPMG’s UK Head of Retail, will discuss the latest key trends and demand forecast for the sector.

Mark Raddan, KPMG’s Global Head of Turnaround, will share insights on how businesses can maximise their cash positions now both to survive as well as to fund any future transformation.

Donna Sharp, Director and Solicitor, KPMG Employment Legal Services, returns to answer your timely questions on the Job Retention Scheme.

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