Session Details
Equality, diversity and inclusion in the industry is a topic that is frequently highlighted, as commonly the industry is represented by many stereotypes that align it with not being progressive and be able to sustain itself in the future.
This panel session will present the latest in BPIF research on equality and diversity in the industry, whilst looking at how we ensure the industry has a future and how being diverse could support that. This is an opportunity to gain insight on this topic, understand how the industry could improve, along with looking at how the industry is providing new opportunities.
Speakers
Charles Jarrold
Chief Executive BPIFCharles is chief executive of the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF), a leading trade association for the UK printing industry.
Prior to joining the BPIF, Charles held senior financial, operational and leadership roles in the print and publishing sectors, including St Ives Plc, Southernprint Ltd (part of Gannett Inc.), United Business Media plc and the US Information services group International Data Group Inc.
The BPIF, represents members, produces research and insights for the industry, runs networking and events, provides consultancy services, and operates the BPIF Training apprenticeship scheme.
Prior to joining the BPIF, Charles held senior financial, operational and leadership roles in the print and publishing sectors, including St Ives Plc, Southernprint Ltd (part of Gannett Inc.), United Business Media plc and the US Information services group International Data Group Inc.
The BPIF, represents members, produces research and insights for the industry, runs networking and events, provides consultancy services, and operates the BPIF Training apprenticeship scheme.
Kyle Jardine
Economist BPIFA print, printed packaging and graphic communications industry economic and market research specialist, Kyle Jardine works as an economist for trade organisation the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF).
With more than 25 years of experience in economic analysis and industry market research, Kyle develops valuable insights into the printing industry and the performance of many diverse printing companies, including the highly respected Printing Outlook.
Kyle’s economic research and analysis has been an invaluable asset to help represent the UK’s printing industry as we dealt with the wide-ranging impacts of Covid-19, change resulting from Brexit, and extreme supply chain and costs pressures.
With more than 25 years of experience in economic analysis and industry market research, Kyle develops valuable insights into the printing industry and the performance of many diverse printing companies, including the highly respected Printing Outlook.
Kyle’s economic research and analysis has been an invaluable asset to help represent the UK’s printing industry as we dealt with the wide-ranging impacts of Covid-19, change resulting from Brexit, and extreme supply chain and costs pressures.
Sophy Moynagh
Operations DirectorAnglia LabelsHaving graduated with a Masters Degree in the History of Art, Sophy spent the first 10 years of her career in the insurance world as an art and high net worth property underwriter in London. With her husband, she moved to New Zealand where she became NZ Property Underwriting Manager for a multi-national insurance company, looking after $65million of premium. During this time she built up valuable experience working with a wide range of commercial businesses and manufacturing firms.
She returned to the UK to have children, following a brief spell working with the collections at the Imperial War Museum, she moved into a coaching role, delivering Level 6 Senior Insurance Professional apprenticeships, and developing graduate talent across a range of City insurance firms.
In 2019 she was appointed a director of Anglia Labels – a self-adhesive label printing firm started by her father in 1980 and in 2022 she took on a role running the marketing there.
Following the death of her father the same year, she and her sister inherited the company, and she is now working full time as operations director. With her business and finance, and people development experience, Sophy is focused on regenerating and distilling the many years of knowledge and experience held within the business; and strengthening the foundations for future growth.
She returned to the UK to have children, following a brief spell working with the collections at the Imperial War Museum, she moved into a coaching role, delivering Level 6 Senior Insurance Professional apprenticeships, and developing graduate talent across a range of City insurance firms.
In 2019 she was appointed a director of Anglia Labels – a self-adhesive label printing firm started by her father in 1980 and in 2022 she took on a role running the marketing there.
Following the death of her father the same year, she and her sister inherited the company, and she is now working full time as operations director. With her business and finance, and people development experience, Sophy is focused on regenerating and distilling the many years of knowledge and experience held within the business; and strengthening the foundations for future growth.
Emma Reynolds
Customer Services Co-OrdinatorHarkwell LabelsEmma Reynolds is a Customer Services Co-Ordinator at Harkwell Labels acting as one of the go-to contacts for clients, helping with raising purchase orders, liaising with production teams to obtain delivery dates, and helping customers to create the best label for their product.
With over 10 years of experience in customer service; she has a lot of background in handling complaints, navigating challenges, and providing the best customer care possible.
Currently undertaking an apprenticeship in team leadership, she is now learning how to train new members of staff and learn as much as possible about the role of management.
With over 10 years of experience in customer service; she has a lot of background in handling complaints, navigating challenges, and providing the best customer care possible.
Currently undertaking an apprenticeship in team leadership, she is now learning how to train new members of staff and learn as much as possible about the role of management.