Episode description:

In our second episode of Season Two of Topline Talks, we are joined by Ben Clarkson, Chief Finance and Operating Officer, of charity Parkinson’s UK.

Ben shares his background in the charity sector and provides fascinating insights, including:

The history of Parkinson’s UK and the role it plays in support, research and advocacy for people living with Parkinson’s.  

The funding the charity provides to start-ups, university spin-outs and biotech firms to invest in the pipeline of treatments going into testing and hopefully to patient use.

- How working in a support role or in the finance function of a charity can help to enable the front line work that organisation is providing.
- Effective change management and ensuring your team understands the “why”.
- The broad remits of finance rolls - you don’t have to be an expert in everything but you do have to surround yourself with good people.
- Advice for dealing with boards and trustees, and understanding their needs. 
- Tips for growing your career in Finance and Operations. 
- The future of mergers in the charity sector.
 

Season Two of Topline Talks brings inspiring stories and insights from C-Suite Executives across multiple markets, discussing their careers, organisations and sectors, and looking at how to lead through change.