SME Leaders Forum October 2025

Leeds University Business School is delighted to invite local small business owners and senior leaders to join us at our next SME Leaders Forum in October 2025.

Our forum events bring together industry experts and business leaders to exchange ideas and strategies for success. Join us for an afternoon filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and knowledge sharing.

Don't miss this chance to connect with fellow SME leaders from the region and gain valuable insights to help your business. Register now to secure your spot!

David Clarke OBE – Blind footballer, Paralympian, former RNIB Director, and CEO of Paralympics GB

About David

Diagnosed with glaucoma as a baby David has been blind his entire life but has used his condition, and the opportunities that it has presented him, to beat a pathway in business, in sport, in the charity sector and is now CEO at Paralympics GB.

His sound academic footing helped push him to a successful career in the banking sector spanning 24 years. Alongside his work, he indulged his love of football and pursued his dream of representing his country, scoring 128 goals in the process, including for Paralympics GB at the 2012 London Paralympics.

Now, as CEO at Paralympics GB, he follows his passion to lead an organisation that gave him so much and he will continue to be an advocate for visually impaired people and every single person living with disabilities.

Read more at about David here.

Agenda

3.00-3.15pm – Welcome & Refreshments

3.15-4.15pm - David Clarke, CEO of Paralympics GB

4.15-5.00pm - Q&A

5.00-6.00pm – Networking & Drinks

Register Here to Secure Your Spot

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