10.30am – 11.45am BST, 2 October 2026 ‐ 1 hour 15 mins
Session


Senior Advisor to PwC
Lord Gavin Barwell acts as a Senior Advisor to PwC on UK politics and geopolitics. As Downing Street Chief of Staff during the last two years of Theresa May's premiership, Gavin was at the heart of government during one of the most turbulent periods in British political history. He has held a number of other roles during his political career including Chief Operating Officer of the Conservative Party, MP for Central Croydon, senior government whip, Minister of Housing and Minister for London. He shares distinctive and highly relevant insights into political and geopolitical risks and opportunities that boards and executives should be considering, including sector specific challenges and opportunities.