Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Corporate Governance
Note: This was an invitation-only event
The ECGI Patrons Council was conceived as a pioneering initiative to guide European corporations through rapidly evolving global challenges.
The landscape of corporate governance in Europe is undergoing transformation, driven by institutional investor expectations, the transition to net-zero, the emergence of AI, and the latest political developments. Company boards are positioned to lead this, implementing strategies that safeguard their future and leverage new opportunities.
The Patrons Council was established with a dual objective:
- To discuss the latest developments around traditional corporate governance issues ahead of and after the proxy season, including voting policies, shareholder activism, proxy advisers, corporate law reform, remuneration trends, ESG ratings, and evolving board responsibilities.
- To discuss the latest policy developments around issues of direct relevance to corporate boards, such as carbon offsets, biodiversity, AI technology, and geopolitics.
The Theme of the inaugural meeting was:
"Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Corporate Governance"
The following topics were discussed:
Session 1: Navigating the CSDDD
Session 2: Investor Perspectives
Session 3: Voting Trends
Programme
Arrival, Registration and Coffee
Opening Session: Setting the Stage
Welcome Address and Introductions
Meeting Scope and Objectives: The ECGI Patrons Council Mandate
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Session 1: Deep Dive - EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
Introduction and Framing the Discussion | Overview of the CSDDD, its key provisions, and potential implications for businesses
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Roundtable Discussion and Q&A: Navigating the CSDDD
Coffee Break and Networking
Session 2: Investor Perspectives
Introduction
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Q&A and Open Discussion
Lunch Break and Networking
Session 3: Voting Trends
Introduction
Speaker(s)
Q&A and Open Discussion
Concluding Remarks and Next Steps
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Speakers
Marco Becht
Luca Enriques
Amy Wilson
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