International Management Solutions, Inc.

IMS @ Accountex
2026-05-13 - 2026-05-14 | Excel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL
Take Your Place at the Forefront of Accountancy & Finance with us at Accountex on May 13-14 in London.
Accountex has everything you, and your business, need to succeed.
It brings together over 300 top software and service suppliers with a CPD-accredited education programme.
You can experience 1-to-1 demos from major fintech brands and cutting-edge start ups. The brightest minds in the business will show you how to navigate challenges and where to find opportunities for growth. You will walk away with new ideas and feeling confident about the future. It’s completely free to visit. And you get up to 16 CPD points for attending.
Unfortunately, registrations are now sold out for this event, but even if you are not registered, we’d still love to hear from you. If you would like to setup a meeting with us, please email Rachelle, our Business Development Associate: rlindstrom@intlms.com

Upper Clash: Distribution Payback
2026-06-04 14:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | London, UK
IMS is proud to sponsor this new Upper Clash offering. Channel payback comes down to where value is created, where profit is realised and where risk sits. If you’re selling across department stores, supermarkets, health and beauty retailers, marketplaces, distributors or independents, it’s crucial to understand which are really delivering.
Join leaders from beauty, wellness and grocery brands to hear how distribution mix is assessed in practice, with perspectives covering retailer deals, cash flow, new markets, investor due diligence, performance visibility, budget allocation and more.
SPEAKERS
Fiona Glen, Managing Director, The Red Tree
A beauty brand strategist’s perspective on retail partnerships that create value and stand up to investor due diligence. The Red Tree has worked with HydroPeptide, Element Eight, U Beauty and Maison Louis Marie.
Profitable vs vanity listings:

Distinguishing between value-generating partnerships and those maintained for image.

At what point a listing justifies continued support versus exit.

Channel diversity and valuation:

How reliance on a single route to the consumer is tested in investor due diligence.

Multi-channel presence as proof of product real world demand.

Geographic expansion as a value driver:

What drives brands into new markets and why US brands are entering Europe.

The cumulative effect of building presence across multiple countries.

Seema Paterson, CFO, This Works
A finance leader’s view on how channel mix shapes profitability, affects cash flow and contributes to overall business value. This Works is stocked in John Lewis, Boots, Ocado, ASOS, M&S, Space NK and a range of independents.

Channel value:

Assessing the profit contribution of different channels.

Channels without direct profitability that support financial performance.

Budget allocation:

Classifying channel and marketing investment by expected return horizon.

The cost implications and cash flow risks of expanding distribution.

Forecasting and visibility:

Forecasting channel sales with varying levels of predictability.

The limits of what finance can confidently measure.

TIMINGS

2.00pm – Welcome. Tea, Coffee and Light Bites.

2.30pm – Talks & Group Discussion.

4.15pm – Networking.

5.00pm – Close.

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Upper Clash: Income Endgame
2026-07-02 13:00 - 16:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | London
This session is designed for founders looking to sense check whether their brand strategy is aligned with their wealth goals.
For management teams, it offers perspective on tailoring strategic decisions to founder or investor financial objectives.
TIMINGS
1.00pm – Sandwich & Salad Lunch
1.35pm – Talks & Insights
3.20pm – Cakes & Coffee
4.00pm – Close

TALKS
Whether the goal is ongoing cash extraction, a future exit, or keeping the flexibility to pursue either, these talks will provide perspective on whether strategy is aligned with financial ambitions.

Click here to request an invitation

Upper Clash: Global Prudence
2026-09-09 13:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | London Bridge, London, United Kingdom
IMS is proud to sponsor and support this seminar about international revenue through measured commercial decisions. Topics discussed will include:

– P&L modelling for marketplace selection

– Domestic vs international revenue mix

– Lessons from real expansion cases

Speakers

– Nick Blinde, Fashion Lead, ChannelEngine (Brabantia, Hunkemöller)
– Hugo Adams, Investor, Pembroke VCT (Current: Tala, Vieve. Exited: Plenish, ME&EM)
– Gillian White, Partner, Howard Kennedy (Pandora, Vyroa)
– Hayley Howes, Sales Director, Starlinks Global (ASOS, Oh Polly)
– Gabriel Guillaud, Partner, International Management Solutions

Click here to learn more and request an invitation
