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SUMMARY:Directors Dinner: Leadership\, Legacy and the Future of Ownership
DESCRIPTION:Proudly Sponsored by: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoncaster Chamber's Director's Dinners welcome together the region?s most influential business leaders for an evening of collaboration\, insight\, and opportunity. This exclusive event offers a unique chance to be part of a dynamic in-conversation panel\, where top industry experts share their experiences\, challenges\, and vision for the future. As you enjoy a refined two-course dinner\, you?ll also have the opportunity to engage with fellow senior business leaders.\n\n\n\nThe Conversation\nSenior leaders are increasingly being asked to balance growth\, succession\, culture\, and long-term resilience in an uncertain economic environment. This exclusive Directors Dinner brings together business owners\, CEOs\, Managing Directors\, and senior decision-makers for an evening of insight\, discussion\, and peer-level networking over a two-course dinner.\n\n \n\nThe evening will centre on a facilitated\, in-conversation discussion with business leaders who have navigated significant ownership and leadership transitions\, using Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) as a lens through which to explore wider strategic challenges faced by modern businesses.\n\n \n\nRather than a technical or prescriptive session\, the discussion will focus on the human\, cultural\, and strategic dimensions of leadership decisions\, including:\n\n\n \n how leaders think about legacy\, succession\, and long-term value\,\n \n \n balancing commercial performance with culture and engagement\,\n \n \n leading organisations through complex change\,\n \n \n future-proofing businesses in evolving markets\,\n \n \n the realities\, trade-offs\, and unintended consequences of major structural decisions.\n \n\n\nWhile employee ownership will form part of the conversation\, this event is designed to be relevant to any senior leader\, regardless of current ownership structure or future plans. Attendees will gain practical insight into decision-making at the highest level\, learn from peers who have faced pivotal moments in their leadership journey\, and engage in open\, honest discussion in a trusted\, senior environment.\n \n\nWhat to expect \n\n Two course meal provided\n\n Build your network - exchange ideas\, share experiences & create new partnerships.\n\n Inspiring conversation\, stories & experience from industry leaders.\n\n Meet the Doncaster Chamber Team. Book events and membership reviews or ask any questions you might have\n\nSmart business dress code\n\n Experience a local venue\n\n\n\nThe Panellists \n\n\n\nNik Pratap\n\nManaging Partner & Founder - Pratap Partnership\n\n Nik Pratap is the founder of Pratap Partnership\, which successfully transitioned to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) in 2023. This strategic move was rooted in his belief that the firm?s most valuable asset is its people ? and that shared ownership would strengthen resilience\, deepen engagement\, and support long-term value creation for clients\, candidates and colleagues alike. Reflecting on the transition\, Nik described it as one of the most rewarding and purposeful chapters in the company?s journey\, enabling a legacy-focused future where employees directly benefit from the success they help to build.\n\n With over 25 years? experience in executive recruitment\, he combines a deep regional knowledge of the North and Midlands with a passion for building exceptional leadership teams and influencing meaningful career decisions.\n\nNik also serves on the Remuneration & Appointments Committee of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC)\, reinforcing his influence in shaping recruitment best practice and leadership standards across the sector\, and is a trustee of Make-A-Wish UK.\n\nJoe Ridgeway \n\nConstruction Director - Pacy & Wheatley \n\nJoe is a highly experienced construction professional with nearly two decades of industry expertise across healthcare\, residential\, education and commercial sectors. He joined Pacy & Wheatley in 2006 and has progressed through the business to his current role as Construction Director\, reflecting both his technical capability and leadership qualities.\n\n\n\nJoe currently leads delivery teams comprising Contract and Site Managers\, overseeing multiple live projects with values ranging from 2.5m to 12m and a combined project portfolio in excess of 12m.\n\nHe is proficient in delivering projects under design and build and other contractual arrangements\, with a strong focus on quality\, safety and collaborative working. Joe is known for his positive\, ?can-do? attitude and his ability to manage complex projects within live environments\, particularly within the care and healthcare sector.\n\nJoe is nearing completion of his MCIOB accreditation and was proudly recognised as CIOB Student of the Year in 2018\, underlining his commitment to professional development and excellence.\n\n\n\nMenu\n\nMain - Roasted loin of Pork\, Black pudding bon bon\, Dauphinoise potato\, honeyed carrot spear\, spring greens\, apple scented jus. \n\n\n\nVegetarian Option - Mushroom Arancini\, celeriac puree\, charred tender stem\, marinated mushrooms (V)\n\n\n\nDessert - Apple tart Tartin\, creme anglaise (V)\n\n\n\nDirector's Dinners are curated specifically for senior decision-makers\, with attendance reserved for directors and C-suite leaders from organisations within Doncaster Chamber membership. The room is intentionally comprised of individuals with strategic and commercial authority\, ensuring a high-level\, peer-to-peer environment focused on insight and meaningful connection rather than sales activity. Directors are welcome to book additional tickets\, including one developing leader or junior colleague(no limit to number of Directors/C-Suite places)\; however\, developing leader or junior colleague may only attend when accompanied by an eligible Director or C-Suite decision-maker and are not permitted to attend independently.\n\n\n____________________________________________________________________________________\n\n\n\nSponsorship\n\nSponsoring the Director's Dinners is a strategic way to connect with and support the most senior business leaders driving Doncaster's Economy. \n\nDownload the sponsorship brochure here.\n\n\n\nContact Us\n\nFor more information\, please contact the events team:\n\nEmail: events@doncaster-chamber.co.uk\n\nPhone: 01302 640100
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\nDoncaster Chamber'\;s \;Director'\;s Dinners \;welcome together the region?s most influential business leaders for an evening of collaboration\, insight\, and opportunity. This exclusive event offers a unique chance to be part of a dynamic in-conversation panel\, where top industry experts share their experiences\, challenges\, and vision for the future. As you enjoy a refined two-course dinner\, you?ll also have the opportunity to engage with fellow senior business leaders.
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\nThe Conversation\nSenior leaders are increasingly being asked to balance growth\, succession\, culture\, and long-term resilience in an uncertain economic environment. This exclusive Directors Dinner brings together business owners\, CEOs\, Managing Directors\, and senior decision-makers for an evening of insight\, discussion\, and peer-level networking over a two-course dinner.
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\n\nThe evening will centre on a facilitated\, in-conversation discussion with business leaders who have navigated significant ownership and leadership transitions\, using Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) \;as a lens through which to explore wider strategic challenges faced by modern businesses.
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\n\nRather than a technical or prescriptive session\, the discussion will focus on the human\, cultural\, and strategic dimensions of leadership decisions\, including:
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how leaders think about legacy\, succession\, and long-term value\,
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balancing commercial performance with culture and engagement\,
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leading organisations through complex change\,
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future-proofing businesses in evolving markets\,
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the realities\, trade-offs\, and unintended consequences of major structural decisions.
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\n\nWhile employee ownership will form part of the conversation\, this event is designed to be relevant to any senior leader\, regardless of current ownership structure or future plans. Attendees will gain practical insight into decision-making at the highest level\, learn from peers who have faced pivotal moments in their leadership journey\, and engage in open\, honest discussion in a trusted\, senior environment.
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\;Two course meal provided
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\;Build your network - exchange ideas\, share experiences &\; create new partnerships.
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\;Inspiring conversation\, stories &\; experience from industry leaders.
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\;Meet the Doncaster Chamber Team. Book events and membership reviews or ask any questions you might have
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Smart business dress code
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\;Experience a local venue
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\nThe Panellists \;
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\nNik Pratap
\nManaging Partner &\; Founder - Pratap Partnership
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\;Nik Pratap is the founder of Pratap Partnership\, which successfully transitioned to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) in 2023. This strategic move was rooted in his belief that the firm?s most valuable asset is its people ? and that shared ownership would strengthen resilience\, deepen engagement\, and support long-term value creation for clients\, candidates and colleagues alike. Reflecting on the transition\, Nik described it as one of the most rewarding and purposeful chapters in the company?s journey\, enabling a legacy-focused future where employees directly benefit from the success they help to build.
\n\n \;With over 25 years? experience in executive recruitment\, he combines a deep regional knowledge of the North and Midlands with a passion for building exceptional leadership teams and influencing meaningful career decisions.
\n\nNik also serves on the Remuneration &\; Appointments Committee of the Recruitment &\; Employment Confederation (REC)\, reinforcing his influence in shaping recruitment best practice and leadership standards across the sector\, and is a trustee of Make-A-Wish UK.
\n\nJoe Ridgeway \;
\nConstruction Director - Pacy &\; Wheatley \;
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Joe is a highly experienced construction professional with nearly two decades of industry expertise across healthcare\, residential\, education and commercial sectors. He joined Pacy &\; Wheatley in 2006 and has progressed through the business to his current role as Construction Director\, reflecting both his technical capability and leadership qualities.
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\nJoe currently leads delivery teams comprising Contract and Site Managers\, overseeing multiple live projects with values ranging from £\;2.5m to £\;12m and a combined project portfolio in excess of £\;12m.
\n\nHe is proficient in delivering projects under design and build and other contractual arrangements\, with a strong focus on quality\, safety and collaborative working. Joe is known for his positive\, ?can-do? attitude and his ability to manage complex projects within live environments\, particularly within the care and healthcare sector.
\n\nJoe is nearing completion of his MCIOB accreditation and was proudly recognised as CIOB Student of the Year in 2018\, underlining his commitment to professional development and excellence.
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\nMenu
\nMain - \;Roasted loin of Pork\, Black pudding bon bon\, Dauphinoise potato\, honeyed carrot spear\, spring greens\, apple scented jus. \;
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\nVegetarian Option \;- \;Mushroom Arancini\, celeriac puree\, charred tender stem\, marinated mushrooms (V)
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\nDessert - \; \;Apple tart Tartin\, creme anglaise (V)
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\nDirector&rsquo\;s Dinners are curated specifically for senior decision-makers\, with attendance reserved for directors and C-suite leaders from organisations within Doncaster Chamber membership. The room is intentionally comprised of individuals with strategic and commercial authority\, ensuring a high-level\, peer-to-peer environment focused on insight and meaningful connection rather than sales activity. Directors are welcome to book additional tickets\, including one developing leader or junior colleague(no limit to number of Directors/C-Suite places)\; however\, developing leader or junior colleague \;may only attend when accompanied by an eligible Director or C-Suite decision-maker and are not permitted to attend independently.
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\nSponsorship
\nSponsoring the Director'\;s Dinners is a strategic way to connect with and support the most senior business leaders driving Doncaster'\;s Economy. \;
\nDownload the sponsorship brochure \;here.
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\nContact Us
\nFor more information\, please contact the events team:
\nEmail: events@doncaster-chamber.co.uk
\nPhone: \; 01302 640100
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Leger Way Doncaster DN2 6BB
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