UK & Ireland CSCO Community
Executive Summit
13 October 2026 | Park Hyatt London River Thames
13 October 2026
Park Hyatt London River Thames
Collaborate with your peers
Get together with UK & Ireland's top CSCOs to tackle shared business challenges and critical priorities facing your role today. Participate in this one-day, local program with peer-driven topics and interactive discussions with your true C-level peers.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CSCOs today:
Building Resilient, AI-Powered Supply Chain
Engineering Profit Amidst Shifting Cost Mandates
Accelerating Growth Through Frictionless Supply Chains
UK & Ireland CSCO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the summit agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CSCOs, For CSCOs™.
Governing Body Co-Chairs

Sandeep Desai
The Magnum Ice Cream Company
CSCO

Harald Emberger
Reckitt
Chief Supply Officer

Mike Mccreesh
Belron
Director, Supply Chain

Steven Rounsley
Virgin Media O2
CSCO
What to Expect
Agenda
08:00 - 09:00 Registration & Breakfast
09:00 - 09:45 Keynote
The Autonomous Mindset — Driving the Next Evolution of Supply Chains
Alan O'Keeffe
VP Analyst
Gartner
As AI rapidly reshapes supply chain management, simply applying AI to existing supply chain operations isn’t enough. CSCOs must embrace an autonomous mindset, where humans and agents collaborate to drive growth and resilience.
Join Alan O’Keeffe, VP Analyst at Gartner as he shares how supply chain leaders can transform their operations, decision-making and teams.
Hear more on:
- How to shift from an automation mindset to an autonomous mindset
- Building high performing teams by developing specialists into “versatilists” who can collaborate effectively with AI
- How the CSCO role is evolving as supply chains become more autonomous
09:45 - 10:00 Break
10:00 - 10:45 Gartner Boardroom
Supply Chain in the C-suite — Shaping Enterprise Outcomes as a CSCO
Simon O'Neill
Executive Partner
Gartner
The CSCO role continues to evolve, with supply chain leaders integral to shaping enterprise strategy and driving business outcomes. As expectations rise across growth, customer experience and cost optimisation, close collaboration with the C-suite is essential to delivering lasting value.
Join this boardroom to discuss:
- How the CSCO role is evolving as a strategic partner at the executive table
- Illustrating supply chain resilience and value, and aligning supply chain priorities with enterprise goals
- Approaches for cementing credibility and maximising impact across the C-suite
10:45 - 11:50 Networking Break
10:55 - 11:40 Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.
11:50 - 12:35 Breakout Session
People-Powered Supply Chains — Advantage Built Through Purpose, Culture and Capability
Mike Mccreesh
Director, Supply Chain
Belron
The need for supply chain resiliency and agility has never been clearer. Organisations often respond by investing more in systems and processes, with the focus on people sometimes lagging. For Mike McCreesh, CSCO at Belron, increasing investment in people has been central to recent success. He’ll share his strong belief that the next supply chain advantage comes from ensuring all colleagues through the end-to-end value chain are inspired, enabled and empowered to make a real difference.
Discover how practical leadership and a people-first culture can create lasting value. Here more about:
- The value of anchoring decisions in enterprise purpose and customer value
- Creating a winning culture that scales sustained performance
- Building future-ready capability, mapped to emerging business needs — not today’s roles
11:50 - 12:35 Executive Boardroom
Delivering Business Impact with Agile, Intelligent Supply Chains
Riteesh Padhi
Chief Procurement & Supply Officer
Elida Beauty
Dave Allen
Group Executive Supply Chain Operations
Nufarm
No longer just operational engines, supply chains are now strategic assets central to growth, profitability, resilience, and customer satisfaction. Combining agility with intelligence allows enterprises to respond quickly, anticipate challenges, and empower teams to make confident, data-driven decisions.
Join this executive boardroom to discuss:
- How agility and intelligence can drive competitive advantage by delivering actionable insights and greater visibility
- Overcoming persistent barriers – such as fragmented systems and silos – to enable faster, smarter responses
- Creating value by combining end-to-end visibility with scenario planning and risk sensing capabilities
Apply to Participate
Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.
Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.
Location
Venue & Accommodation
Park Hyatt London River ThamesPublic Transport & Parking
By Train:
Nine Elms Station (Northern Line) - 10 minute walk
Vauxhall Station (Victoria Line & South Western Railway) - 10 minute walk
Parking:
St George Wharf Parking - 1st George Wharf, SW8 2AZ. From £10 for full day parking
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Park Hyatt London River Thames at a reduced conference rate. Reservations should be made online or by calling +44 20 3503 1234.
Deadline to book using the discounted room rate of £320 GBP (plus tax) is 20 September 2026.
Community Programme Manager
For inquiries related to this community, please reach out to your dedicated contact.
