Public Finance Live Conference | Meet Our Delegates

​Hannah Smith (nee Fritz-Lewis) - Senior Manager

Excited to once again be heading to CIPFA Public Finance Live 2025, an event that consistently inspires fresh thinking and sparks meaningful conversations. Each year, it’s a brilliant opportunity to connect with clients and candidates who are leading the way in public sector transformation. And this year, it feels more relevant than ever. With increasing demand, tighter budgets, and shifting community needs, there’s never been a more important time to collaborate, share insight, and explore new ways to deliver real impact. We’ll be back exhibiting, so if you’re attending, come and say hello! We’re always up for a conversation about public finance, transformation, and the challenges (and opportunities) ahead.

Contact Hannah on: hsmith@venngroup.com / 07441 916440

Natalie Cox - Principal Consultant

Excited to be joining Hannah Smith and Marcus Hamer at CIPFA Public Finance Live 2025 next week—right here in our hometown at the ICC Birmingham! With councils facing increasing financial pressures, tighter settlements, and a growing need to do more with less, transformation is no longer optional—it's essential. That’s why experienced interim talent is playing a critical role: helping finance teams stabilise services, lead change with confidence, and deliver lasting impact under pressure. As a specialist interim recruiter for local government, I partner with finance and transformation leaders to place professionals who bring both immediate value and long-term thinking. Looking forward to connecting with sector leaders to explore how agile, expert interims are helping shape smarter, more resilient public services. Let’s chat if you’re attending!

Contact Natalie on: ncox@venngroup.com / 07441 916143

​Marcus Hamer - Senior Executive Consultant

I'm looking forward to attending CIPFA Public Finance Live once again, after a fantastic experience meeting new clients and candidates at last year's event in Manchester. This year feels especially significant, as we will be exhibiting at a time when local government reform and restructuring are accelerating across the sector. It’s a crucial moment for collaboration, insight, and innovation in public finance. If you are attending, please do make sure you come over and say hello!

Contact Marcus on: mhamer@venngroup.com / 07441 916439