Aleto Speakers
Will England (Masterclass 1)
My name is Will England and I am an entrepreneurial, heart-inspired leader, with 20 years’ experience in the design, development and commercialisation of new consumer products. My current role is as Head of an R&D Discovery department, leading a talented group of 29 scientists and engineers to build the future Heated inhalation Products pipeline within BAT’s New Categories organisation.
I have a deep passion for the innovation of consumer-centric technology that comes from my background as a Chartered Mechanical Engineer. I cut my career teeth in the automotive industry optimizing manufacturing processes for Jaguar and Land Rover engine subframes, then went on to develop building management systems for Honeywell on the Heathrow Terminal 5 project before moving into developing new bottled and canned Pepsi and Robinsons juice products with Britvic Soft Drinks. Since joining BAT in 2010, I have been a central technical R&D lead throughout the bumpy but amazing ride to launch our Glo Tobacco Heated Product category, growing it from scratch into the £2Billion category it is today.
In December 2020 I was proud to be presented with an Inspirational Leadership Award in recognition of my inclusive leadership of the fantastic R&D team that overcame an extremely technically challenging program to launch BAT’s first induction heated Glo THP Device, which then went on to become the most successful launch in BAT’s 120 year history.
My life Ikigai is that I love bringing teams of people together to do difficult things that require mastery.
Errol McGlothan (Masterclass 2)
Errol is responsible for Airport Dimensions’ EMEA & APAC business. He is a successful commercial leader with over 20 years’ experience of leading transformational change to deliver accelerated growth in multiple businesses across the world including at NatWest, MyTravel, Orange and Digicel. At Collinson, Errol was a key member of the management team that led the development and explosive growth of the highly successful Priority Pass business globally before taking up his current role at Airport Dimensions, where he leads the fast-growing EMEA & APAC business, with a focus on working with strategic partners to develop and deliver innovative propositions to meet the needs of the frequent traveler.
David Villa-Clarke (Masterclass 3)
David Villa-Clarke BEM, MBA is the Director of DVC Wealth Management Ltd.
David has worked in the Financial Services Industry for 25 years, in the field of Private Client Investment Management, he helps clients to achieve their financial objectives by providing bespoke financial planning advice.
As a Partner Practice of St. James's Place Wealth Management, David’s focus is on building and maintaining long-term relationships with his clients.
DVC Wealth Management Ltd is a Practice focussed on delivering transparent advice, which aims to improve its client’s financial circumstances. David believes in building trusted long-term relationships to ensure that he is fully aware of his clients’ needs and aspirations. It is the strength of these relationships that helps his clients and their families benefit from their interactions with DVC Wealth Management Ltd.
The Partner/Partner Practice is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority).
The 'St. James's Place Partnership' and the titles 'Partner' and 'Partner Practice' are marketing terms used to describe St. James's Place representatives
David’s personal interests include cycling, tennis, football and travelling. He is passionate about mentoring and supporting the less-able people in our society.
David was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List January 2017 for his commitment to charitable service, mentoring and sports coaching.
Cynthia Davis (Masterclass 4)
Cynthia V Davis CBE has made it her mission to create equal career opportunities for all. Cynthia founded Diversifying Group (formerly BAME Recruitment) in 2015, after the realisation that her daughter would be met with the same career challenges as she had experienced as a woman of colour. She left her secure and successful career as a recruiter behind in a quest for a more inclusive, ambitious vision.
She is widely recognised for her untiring advocacy within Diversity and Inclusion, including most recently in 2023, being awarded a CBE for services to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion. Diversifying Group is a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Services organisation transforming the world of work for a more accepting future. They provide Talent Attraction, Recruitment Marketing, Executive Search, Events, Training, Diversity Partnerships & Consultancy Services.
Cynthia is a pioneer in the D&I field, providing the right authenticity to be a critical but supportive friend. Out of the office, she lends her powerful oration skills to panels, workshops, & keynote speeches - an expert at sharing her journey and inspiring others.
Cynthia is a tireless champion for D&I in all areas of her life; she is fellow of St George’s College Leadership. She is currently a Trustee at children’s charity, Over the Wall and former Chair of the Board for literary social enterprise, Pop Up, and previously served as an International Board Advisor for meditation app, Headspace.
