PA education and luxury combined

This morning Gareth Osborne was pleased to open the 2012 ExecSec Summit (a PAlife event) at the outstanding Heythrop Park Hotel and Conference Centre in Oxfordshire. A select audience of PAs, invited by organisers, met suppliers in a professional, relaxed environment and networked with their peers in the hotel's luxurious surroundings.

Gareth spoke about the results of the recent APA PA Salary and Attitudes Survey and his theory about why PAs are still paid too little for the work they do. Gareth faced a number of questions and attendees made a beeline for him after the presentation to share personal experiences, thoughts and ideas. Non-members of APA expressed an interest in joining the organisation and everyone reported enjoying the event (so far), the hotel and Gareth’s presentation; which was described as ‘passionate’, ‘thought-provoking’ and ‘timely’.

Gareth said: “I always enjoy meeting PAs but it is especially gratifying when you can influence people’s thoughts and inspire them to take something different back to their business to discuss improvements or better-practice with their Boss. This was the third year I has been privileged to give the opening address at this high quality event and, as always, it was excellently organised and totally relevant to the audience, suppliers and speakers – well done PAlife.”

“For those who were offered the opportunity to attend (which includes all APA Members), you missed a real treat.”

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