Breakfast Chat with Charles Pignal of the Bata Group

​Join us for a dynamic breakfast chat as LJ Silverman, Head of LSE Generate, sits down with Charles Pignal (IR ‘99), Board Director at Bata, founder, and literary podcaster — for an intimate conversation on the twists and turns of a truly global and entrepreneurial career.

​From finance and hedge funds to independent filmmaking, leading digital transformation in one of the world’s most iconic footwear companies, and launching a startup to make fashion supply chains more sustainable, Charles’ story is one of continuous reinvention. Now the voice behind “Lit With Charles,” one of the UK’s top literary podcasts, Charles has built a vibrant community that bridges business and culture.

​This is more than a career talk: it's a candid conversation about risk-taking, building across borders, and staying curious in an ever-changing world. Whether you're a budding founder, a creative thinker, or just curious about unconventional career paths, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

​Come for the coffee, stay for the inspiration!