CWO Dinner • UK • Applications
The future-proofed finance leader: Adaptable, proactive, and strategic
Network with your finance peers in a London Michelin-star venue, while enjoying a selection of fine wines and discussions around cutting-edge strategies for financial success.
1 place remaining
When
Thursday 4th September
18:30 – 21:30 BST
Where
Pavyllon,
London
Who
Finance leaders
Hosted by
Business insights
You’re invited to an evening of Michelin-starred dining, guided fine wine tasting, and exclusive finance insights at the award-winning Pavyllon, London—courtesy of Chief Wine Officer & Pleo. You’ll sit down with a select group of finance experts to unpack the recently published CFO’s Playbook for 2025, a deep dive into financial leadership from over 3,000 finance leaders throughout Europe. Meanwhile, you’ll enjoy a guided fine wine tasting from the incomparable wine expert, Julian Chamberlen. Can we book your seat at the table?
The role of financial leaders is shifting from traditional finance management to a strategically proactive leadership role. And with this evolution comes new responsibilities and opportunities for leaders to seize. New research indicates financial stress testing, real-time data, and resilience are among the top priorities for leaders in 2025, alongside one surprise entrant; financial optimism, something which 68% of surveyed leaders felt about the upcoming year. And while the landscape is volatile, new tooling and emerging technology gives leaders the best chance to navigate it with confidence. At this event, we’ll discuss it all and leave you with immediately actionable insights to take away with you.
Key discussion points
- Balancing financial optimism with realistic risk planning
- Identifying future challenges and proactively adapting to them
- Financial leadership evolving beyond the ledger
This exclusive networking experience is open to just 12 finance leaders from organisations in Greater London. Invite a relevant senior colleague by contacting the Event Director—but spots fill fast, so book yours now.
What to expect
Business insights
Engage around topical subject matters contextualised by short, sharp thought leadership speeches. You’ll gain relevant business insights and real-world examples of how to put these into practice.
Industry networking
You’ll meet subject matter experts, industry leaders, and some of the best minds in your field. This is a chance to make valuable connections with your peers around your sector’s most pressing topics.
Wine and dine
Enjoy an expert-led wine tasting and fine dining experience at five-star restaurants and hotels around the world. You’ll also take part in some light competition to crown a new Chief Wine Officer. Soft drink options are also available for those who prefer an alcohol-free experience.
Guest pledge
Come prepared to contribute to discussions, think about anything specific you might like to learn, and please let us know if you won’t be able to make it on the night. We’ll take care of the rest, including introducing you to the event sponsor. So you can just enjoy the experience and tasting.
Who's attending
A few confirmed attendees: Urban Synergy Mentoring, Design Bundles, West One Loans, Clearway Group UK, St Giles, HSBC, GSK, TPXimpact and Trade Nation.
Speakers and hosts
Magda Tulacz
Head of Finance, Paired
Benjamin Swails
Commercial VP Northern Europe, Pleo
Julian Chamberlen
Wine Expert
Richard Porter
Managing Director, Chief Wine Officer
Ayo Awotona
Chief Wine Officer
Your venue
Pavyllon, Mayfair
One Michelin star
Chef Yannick Alléno holds 17 Michelin stars
Modern French recipes with an international twist
Where culinary artistry meets understated luxury, Pavyllon at the Four Seasons Hotel, London, is run by the legendary Chef Yannick Alléno. Home to the city’s only Michelin-starred breakfast, this champion of modern French cuisine in the heart of Mayfair aims to reflect innovation, precision and passion for reinvention in every dish.
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Hosted by
With Pleo, every financial decision is a smart business decision. So that money is spent wisely and finance can lead with confidence. Pleo turns everyday spending into a strategic investment, empowering you to lead – not chase. Each decision becomes a driver of business momentum. Expenses, reimbursements, invoices… Pleo it. Centralise your business spending for complete financial efficiency and balance the books effortlessly with Europe’s most loved and trusted spend management platform.
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What to expect from
CWO Dinner?
Exclusive insights. New connections. Premium wines.This is the CWO experience.
Held at some of the finest restaurants and hotels around the world, CWO Dinner events offer an unforgettable networking experience. Hear from expert speakers while making new connections over fine dining and curated wine tasting.
After an insightful discussion, one guest will be declared the evening’s ‘Chief Wine Officer’. Will you be the best taster in the room?
From business insights to peer networking and the famous CWO competition, find out more here.