Join us for a Networking Breakfast where expert speakers will each deliver a five-minute snapshot on what businesses should watch in the year ahead – from tax changes and employment law updates to the latest trends in talent and recruitment and cyber security.
Speakers
Cyber Security
Phil Mashinchi – Managing Director, Cambridge Cyber Security
Phil is a key figure in the Cambridge cyber security scene, Founder/Managing Director of Cambridge Cyber Security and a leader at Cambridge Support, a group of IT companies providing services from IT support to advanced cyber strategies, including penetration testing, compliance, phishing simulations, and security audits, focusing on making security practical for businesses.
Talent and Recruitment
Nel Woolcott – Founder, Nel Woolcott Recruitment
With 28 years in the industry, Nel offers a tailored, intuitive approach to recruitment consultancy – helping businesses across Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, and for some clients nationally, to make great hires that last. From SMEs to global organisations, whether you’re planning a recruitment campaign for multiple hires, or you are searching for that one perfect person, Nel can help you hire with confidence.
Employment Law
Sara Ellison – Associate Chartered Legal Executive, Irwin Mitchell LLP
Sara is a qualified Chartered Legal Executive with over 15 years’ experience, advising on all areas of employment law including ET litigation. Sara regularly advises businesses on day-to-day HR matters, such as disciplinaries and grievances, TUPE, performance management and settlement agreements, as well as defending ET claims.
Tax
Waqas Majid – Chartered Management Accountant, Virtue Accountants
Waqas has experience across practice and commercial finance, leading Virtue in supporting SMEs with tax, compliance and day-to-day financial management. He works closely with local businesses to navigate tax changes, strengthen financial controls and plan for growth, delivering clear, practical and jargon-free advice.
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We’re also delighted to welcome Chamber Board Director Mike Greene – serial entrepreneur, investor, and well-known business leader – who will share his perspective on opportunities for growth in 2026. Mike will lead a dynamic workshop designed to equip attendees with a practical action plan for growth, drawing on his extensive experience mentoring businesses, as outlined in his book Success is a System.
Peterborough Centenary
As we approach a major milestone, the Chamber turning 100 in Peterborough next year, we’ll be unveiling our exciting plans to celebrate our centenary.
We’re keen to understand your talent pipeline for your future growth – we look forward to hearing at the event.
Location
Holiday Inn Peterborough West
Thorpe Wood
Peterborough
PE3 6SG