Lincsus Strategic Network & Insights event January 2026

A strong start to the year for the Lincsus C‑Suite, Strategic Partners, Associate Companies & Business Leaders

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Our first Lincsus C‑Suite Strategic Network & Insights Event of 2026 brought together a highly engaged group of C‑Suite members, Strategic Partners, Lincsus Associate Companies, and a wide mix of business leaders from across Scotland and beyond. Hosted at Rathbones (Edinburgh office), the event delivered a day of insight, resilience‑focussed thinking and meaningful connection, essential qualities for leaders navigating an increasingly unpredictable landscape.

We began the day with a positive and focussed morning session exclusively for our Lincsus C‑Suite Partners, featuring a presentation and discussion with John Devine of BGF. The session explored funding pathways, growth strategy considerations, and the evolving landscape for scale‑up investment in the UK, setting a strong foundation for the afternoon programme.

The running theme across the event was clear for the wider afternoon session: Invest well. Plan well. Build the right foundations. Lead confidently through turbulent times.

1.     Invest Well. Live Well

Simon Dewar – Senior Investment Director, Rathbones

Simon opened the afternoon with a grounded analysis of the Autumn Budget 2025 and the wider economic climate. With volatility, inflation and global shocks continuing to shape markets, Simon emphasised the importance of structured planning, diversification and long‑term discipline, a message that resonated strongly with those in the room.

2.     Protecting Value While Growing

Babs (Barbara) Neilan – Founding Partner, Jamieson Law

Babs delivered a sharp and practical legal session, focusing on the essentials of protecting business value:

• safeguarding intellectual property and trademarks

• ensuring contracts remain fit‑for‑purpose as organisations grow

  maintaining governance structures that evolve with the business

• preparing early for sale, investment or exit

Her message to founders, CEOs and senior leaders was clear: your legal framework must grow as your business grows.

3.     Growth Pains vs Growth Gains - panel discussion

Our panel featured two Lincsus C‑Suite leaders and two invited guests:

• Jan Young – CEO, CHRO & NED, Lincsus C‑Suite

• Catherine Bell – CEO, CHRO & NED, Mearns & Company, Lincsus C‑Suite

• Paul Devoy – CEO, Investors in People

• Matthew Leeper – Co‑founder & CEO, Silmaril

Together they explored the realities of scaling in 2026, highlighting:

• the balance between people, process and practical tech

• the importance of employee buy‑in to any change programme

• the need for clear SMART objectives to anchor organisational performance

• avoiding “AI hype” and instead choosing tools that support real operational improvement

It was an honest and open conversation that resonated strongly with leaders facing growth challenges.

4.     Creating Predictable Revenue in an Unpredictable World

Aaron Ross – Author, Advisor & Lincsus C‑Suite Partner

To close, Aaron reframed how leaders should think about predictable revenue. While AI and automation can strengthen process and scale, human relationships, trust and consistent action remain at the centre of long‑term sales success. Technology enhances the system, but it’s people who make revenue predictable.

Networking rounded off the event, with the room buzzing as C‑Suite partners, strategic partners and associate companies connected, shared challenges and explored opportunities.

Key takeaways:

• plan and invest with purpose

• protect the value you create

• keep people, process and tech aligned

• build systems that support predictable performance

• stay resilient in a volatile world

  
  

We now look forward to our April 2026 event.

To explore how Lincsus can support you across C‑Suite Services, Business Consultancy, Market Expansion or Funding & Investment, or to register interest for our next event - Get in touch