The Unseen Curve: Avoiding Executive Derailment

Paul Creedon - Global Head of HR GMS at Takeda

Speaker 2: TBC

Most C-Suite Executives reach the pinnacle of their career in their late 30s or mid 40s. The challenge then becomes … how to stay there and remain relevant for the rest of your career?

Join us for this high-impact session designed for senior business leaders navigating the complexities of sustained business success.

Overview:

As careers progress, the risk of derailment increases — often triggered by blind spots in self-awareness,, changing stakeholders, or misalignment with evolving organizational cultures. This forum will explore what leaders can do to stay relevant and keep their career plans on track.

We’ll explore how to:

• Recognize early warning signs of derailment

• Stay agile and aligned in evolving business landscapes

• Remain influential while navigating stakeholder changes

Whether you're preparing for your next leadership chapter or supporting others through theirs, this session offers insights to stay relevant and impactful.

👤 About the Speakers:

Paul Creedon: Paul is Global Head of HR for Takeda’s Manufacturing & Supply division, leading 15,000+ employees across 20+ global sites. He previously led HR integration for the $10bn GSK/Pfizer Consumer Health JV. Paul held senior HR roles at GSK/Novartis in Northern Europe and EMEA. Earlier in his career, he held Senior roles with Tesco Ireland, SIMI, and IBEC.

Please note: Attendance to all in person events is in line with places allocated with membership plan. Places allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

Unlimited member organisation attendance for live stream.