Senior executives, strategists, and decision-makers are set to gather for a high-impact leadership event titled ‘Executive Circle’, being hosted by Return on Investment Consulting Limited (ROIC) Limited in partnership with global software company Cascade.

The forum, under the theme, ‘From Strategy to Execution: How the C-Suite Builds for Long Term Performance’, is set to take place on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Registration is 7:00 am and the conversations will begin at 8:00 am.

Moderating the event will be renowned financial journalist and author of the financial workbook ‘On a Money Mission‘, Kalilah Reynolds, who will guide engaging discussions spanning technology, strategic systems and the transformational leadership required to enhance organisational performance and legacy-building.

Dwaine Forbes, CEO of Return On Investment Consulting (ROIC) Limited, emphasised the significance of this forum: “Every great leader is an architect—designing bold strategies, aligning organisations, and mobilising teams to win. This forum is designed to challenge executives to move beyond ‘budget planning’ toward market-defining choices that drive high performance today and secure legacies for tomorrow.”

Forbes also noted that the forum will help clarify the distinction between strategy and planning, highlighting the critical role systems play in supporting execution. “Companies must recognise early warning signs—those ‘red flags’ that show when they have a plan, but not a strategy. Executives must be held accountable not just for planning, but for execution and measurable results,” he added.

ROIC’s key partner and co-organiser of the event Cascade will lead the discourse

“From Slides to Systems: Leading in the Era of Strategy-Led Performance. Charlie Newark-French, CEO of the software company, will be the presenter.

He is known for driving transformation in high-growth companies with next-generation technology, particularly AI-powered solutions.

Other Featured Speakers Include: Dr Carey Wallace, Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), who continues to lead efforts that drive growth and innovation in the tourism sector, will speak on the topic: “From Policy to Impact: The Strategist’s Role in Transforming Government Performance.” 

Charanya “CK” Kannan, CEO & Co-founder of Pinkfish AI, a company that utilises Lead Like a Strategist: The CEO’s Blueprint for Sustainable Growth.”

A dynamic panel discussion themed “Strategy-Driven Leadership: Outthinking & Outperforming the Market” will bring together top industry voices.

Among them are Angela Fletcher, CEO of Xsomo Limited, who brings over fifteen years of experience leading operational, sales, and financial strategies across banking and manufacturing; Christopher Williams, a pillar of the Caribbean financial ecosystem, whose leadership journey spans roles such as: Vice President, Jamaica Securities Dealers Association; CEO, NCB Capital Markets; Co-founder, PROVEN Group and Chairman – different. Williams was hand-picked by Sir Richard Branson to Chair, The Branson Centre of the Caribbean; Ann-Marie Walters, newly appointed Managing Director of Unicomer Jamaica Limited. Walters has served the company for over two decades in various management and leadership roles. Her appointment is a historic milestone for the company as she is the first female to have served in this role over the company’s sixty-six-year existence.

The panel will be moderated by Venneshia Sinanan McBayn, Chief Financial Officer of CB Group. Sinanan has over fifteen years of professional accounting and taxation, as well as experience working in a “big four” environment through her time at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).