Branch president James Charlton, Chartered FCSI; Sir Terry Leahy; Rae Brooke, chief executive, Community Foundation for Merseyside
The event, held on 10 May 2018 at the Titanic Hotel, Stanley Dock, attracted over 200 attendees. Sir Terry Leahy, who was appointed chief executive of Tesco in March 1997 and retired from this position in March 2011, was the key speaker. He received a knighthood for services to food retailing in the 2002 New Year Honours list and in the same year was made a Freeman of the City of Liverpool.
James Charlton, Charlton FCSI and CISI Liverpool branch president said: “We welcomed home one of our own in Sir Terry Leahy. Sir Terry entertained and inspired our guests by giving an insight into his personal and professional achievements – from telling the story of his journey from a council estate in Liverpool to the boardroom at Tesco to sharing some of his leadership principles that he learnt along the way.
“We were delighted to have raised over £8,500 for the charity. At a time when inequality is threatening the wellbeing of our communities, I believe that those who are fortunate enough to be able to do so, are obligated to give back, and it is important to us that funds raised went directly to an organisation that makes a material difference within the communities in which we live and work.”
Richard Bennett, CISI regional director said: “Our thanks go to all attendees who were so very generous on the night and to our speaker Sir Terry Leahy.”
The sponsors for this event were GAM; First Trust; Legal and General; and Natixis, without whom it would not have been possible. If you would like to support future dinners, please contact bree.joyce@cisi.org.