​📍 In-person, near Farringdon and Barbican

In a by-approval-only fireside chat and networking reception, join two game-changing CEOs as they share candid insights on life in the top job — their roles, challenges, and career journeys.

​After the discussion, stay for drinks, nibbles, and relaxed networking with fellow Strategy RT members. This is a great opportunity to meet other senior professionals from strategy, consulting, and PE, exchange experiences, and build meaningful connections in an informal setting. The evening is designed to be as much about great conversation and community as it is about the fireside chat itself.

​​🎤 Who's headlining

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Alexis Le Moine, CEO at Dorina (PE-backed)

Alexis Le Moine was appointed Chief Executive Officer of DORINA in May 2024. He has held several senior leadership roles across global retail and luxury, bringing extensive experience in brand transformation and international expansion. Prior to joining DORINA, he served as Global Sales Director at STELLA by Stella McCartney, where he led commercial strategy across key markets, and as E-retail Director at LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics, driving digital growth and channel innovation. Alexis holds a Master’s degree in European Law from Sciences Po and a Bachelor’s degree in Geography from the Université Paris-Sorbonne.

Adam Wellesley Wood, CEO at W Squared Strategy

With over 18 years’ experience translating strategy into action through innovation at the strategic level, Adam launched W Squared Strategy to help organisations achieve their strategic goals without the fuss. Combining his outcomes orientated approach and leadership style of decency from his 13 years Army service, with the business acumen gained from his MBA and working alongside top organisations whilst at Kearney, Adam is an award-winning consultant known for his honest, bold approach to simplifying complex problems.

Dennis Layton, Founder and Managing Partner at Blue Owl Advisors

Dennis Layton is Founder and Managing Partner of Blue Owl Advisors, where he leads the firm’s strategy in driving high-impact growth and transformation for clients across diverse industries. With nearly three decades of experience in management consulting, executive leadership, and entrepreneurship, Dennis previously served as an Expert Partner at McKinsey & Company — where among other roles he led the EMEA Performance Transformation practice. Earlier in his career, he worked in the U.S. Navy and held strategic positions in the Executive Office of the President.

​Luke McKeever, CEO at Thomas International

​Luke McKeever has built and grown several PE backed and Public AI and technology businesses. Currently, Luke serves as Chief Executive Officer at Thomas. Thomas empowers more than 10,000 customers globally to harness the combined power of people science and AI to make data-driven recruitment and development decisions. By leveraging the insights from Thomas, businesses build great teams that thrive and drive meaningful financial impact.

​⚡️ Designed for Senior Leaders

​To ensure that everyone has a positive experience, we work extra hard to curate our guest lists. Please note that this is a by-approval-only event for Head-Ofs, Directors, VPs and C-level leaders in high-growth companies.

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