Thursday 16 October 2025
In person, 9.30am – 5.30pm
Location: Events @ No 6, London E1 8QT
In-person
Now in it’s fourth year, The Annual Consultancy Summit is a unique opportunity for consultancy leaders to come together with experts, influencers, investors, pioneers and former founders to shape the future of their business.
The event in London consists of more than 7 hours of expert talks, interviews, panel discussions and networking committed to inspiring you to dream big.
The untold story of Newton’s rise from zero to £160m
In a story never told before, Andrew Hawes, co-founder of challenger consultancy Newton, will share the philosophy and structures that have fuelled 25 years of 25% YoY growth. From fee models based entirely on risk to a high-energy, client-first culture, Andrew’s insights offer a refreshingly honest take on sustainable success.
Inside the client mind: What buyers value now
Drawing on extensive research across 20 top consulting firms, Nick Jotischky and Omaro Maseli from Source Global will unveil what clients really value in today’s environment. From shifting spend patterns to the rising demand for tech-enabled, outcome-focused services, they’ll explore how buyer expectations are evolving—and how firms can stay ahead. The session will also reveal the pivotal role of thought leadership in influencing client decisions and strengthening commercial outcomes.
Peak performance lessons from elite sport
Anna Edwards, Managing Partner of EPP Global, brings a unique perspective from the world of elite sport. Having worked with high-performance leaders across institutions like FIFA, World Rugby, and the FA, Anna will explore how top athletes and coaches manage energy, mindset, and resilience across daily, weekly, and seasonal cycles. Her session offers a compelling playbook for business leaders seeking to sustain peak performance while navigating intense commercial demands.
The Olympic gold medal leadership playbook
Olympic gold medallist Ben Hunt-Davis and co-founder of leadership development consultancy ‘Will It Make The Boat Go Faster?’ will share the high-performance mindset that took his team from underdogs to champions. With lessons applicable far beyond sport, Ben offers practical tools to help leaders and teams focus, adapt, and win.
The Annual Summit 2025 is where ambition meets action. If you’re ready to dream big and unlock new levels of impact, this is the unmissable event that will inspire, equip, and energise you to lead with purpose and scale with confidence.
Our speakers
Andrew Hawes
Since co-founding Newton in 2001 at the tender age of 25, Andrew and his team have built Newton to become a major challenger consultancy to the big firms achieving revenues of over £160m.
Ben Hunt-Davis
As Co-founder of leadership and performance consultancy Will It Make The Boat Go Faster?, Ben is an experienced performance coach, facilitator and world class keynote speaker. Ben has spent the last 20+ years specialising in translating his Olympic-winning strategies into everyday business success.
Anna Edwards
Anna Edwards is the Managing Partner and co-owner of EPP, an advisory and recruitment firm working within elite sports, globally. She advises, recruits and develops senior leaders and their teams in sport. A qualified executive coach and permanent tutor for institutions including the FA, League Manager’s Association, World Rugby and FIFA.
Nick Jotischky
Nick is Head of Market Trends at Source. With 20+ years in B2B research, he led roles at Ovum and BMI, managing projects on market sizing, benchmarking, and thought leadership. At Source, he oversees Market Trends research, analyzing professional services markets by geography and sector.
Omaro Maseli
Omaro is a Senior Consultant at Source with extensive experience shaping thought leadership on topics at the intersection of customer, business, and technology trends. Her expertise lies in her ability to turn market signals into strategic insights for business leaders across different industries.
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