Inspiration: CEO Conversation with Katie Vanneck Smith | England

England

Join us for a special CEO Conversation with Katie, whose remarkable career is defined by visionary leadership and groundbreaking innovation in the media industry.

8:30am to 10:30am // 25 June 2025

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Sophie Devonshire and Katie Vanneck Smith

Join us for a very special CEO Conversation event with Katie Vanneck-Smith, CEO of publishing giant, Hearst UK. 

Venue

Museum of Brands - 111-117 Lancaster Rd, London W11 1QT

Date

25 June 2025

Time

8.30am - 10.30am BST

Dress Code

Smart Casual

Katie’s very impressive CV boasts a wealth of leadership experience and game-changing innovation in the media industry gained from working at large corporates and at a successful startup. 

Having joined Hearst UK in December 2022 from Tortoise Media (which she co-founded in 2018) Katie was previously President and Chief Customer Officer of Dow Jones, where she helped build and lead The Wall Street Journal’s successful online membership-based business. She also held senior positions at The Telegraph Media Group and The Times.  

Katie’s leadership philosophy stems from thinking of her team and organisation as a family:  

I call it a work family because I think that there’s a safety that you have in a family environment. Let’s talk about healthy families rather than dysfunctional families, but let’s assume you are in a family environment. People have your back. You’re together on things”. 

 

So What? Why You Should Be There:

This isn’t just another speaker session — it’s a chance to tap into the mind of one of the most forward-thinking leaders in the media industry. You’ll leave with:

  • Actionable insights from Katie’s leadership journey to help shape your own path, no matter your role or level.
  • Fresh perspectives on how to build strong, purpose-driven teams that thrive in a changing world.
  • Energy, inspiration, and ideas you can take straight back to the office.
  • A rare opportunity to engage directly and ask your burning questions.
  • Peer connection and shared learning with like-minded members navigating similar challenges.

Don’t miss this opportunity to reset your thinking and reimagine what great leadership looks like.

All membership types: This event is included in your membership, please ensure that you are logged into your membership account to book events online

Non-Members: If you are interested in finding out more about the value membership can offer please contact [email protected]

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Ladbroke Grove
 

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