Attendees at Crystal Palace FC’s September Business Club lunch in association with MyPeople were treated to an afternoon of dining, networking and a talk from England cricketing legend Matthew Hoggard MBE.

The event hosted delegates from various industries, as well as representatives from Crystal Palace, including CEO Phil Alexander and event sponsor MyPeople. Arriving at 11:30am, guests had the opportunity to mingle with other delegates before taking their place for lunch.

Having enjoyed a selection of Palace wine and an exceptional three-course meal prepared by Michelin Star experienced Executive Chef Julien Maisonneuve, guest speaker Hoggard took to the stage to deliver a speech on how team culture played a pivotal role in helping England become the number one side in the world. The cricketer also fielded questions from the audience, providing amusing tales from the England dressing room.

Following the speech, guests were invited to take part in a raffle and auction with incredible prizes up for grabs including signed memorabilia and places in Premium Lounges at an upcoming Palace fixture.

MyPeople Group said: “We are pleased to be supporting this event which showcased our capabilities as Crystal Palace FC’s Official Culture Analytics Partner. Matthew was a fantastic speaker and I’m sure that everyone who attended will have taken a lot from his talk about the importance and implementation of team culture.”