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 Note: This is an invitation-only event

The ECGI Patrons Council is 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 is established with a dual objective:

  1. 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.
  2. 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 is:

"Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Corporate Governance"

The following topics will be discussed:

Session 1: Navigating the CSDDD

Session 2: Stewardship Priorities and Expectations 

Session 3: Voting Trends

Programme

FRIDAY, 14 MARCH 2025 | 09.00 - 15.00 GMT
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Arrival, Registration and Coffee

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Opening Session: Setting the Stage

Meeting Scope and Objectives: The ECGI Patron's Council Mandate

Speaker(s)

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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

Speaker(s)

Roundtable Discussion and Q&A: Navigating the CSDDD

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Coffee Break and Networking

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Session 2

Q&A and Open Discussion

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Lunch Break and Networking

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Session 3: Global Perspective - NBIM’s Stewardship Priorities and Expectations

Q&A and Open Discussion

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Concluding Remarks and Next Steps

Speaker(s)

Speakers

Marco Becht

Professor of Finance and the Goldschmidt Professor of Corporate Governance
Solvay Brussels School for Economics and Management, Université libre de Bruxelles
Fellow, Research Member

Herman Daems

Chairman of the Board
European Corporate Governance Institute

Luca Enriques

Professor of Business Law
Bocconi University
Fellow, Research Member

Daniela Weber-Rey

Non-executive director (NED)
Groupe FNAC DARTY and HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt
Practitioner Member

Organised by

Professor of Finance and the Goldschmidt Professor of Corporate Governance
Solvay Brussels School for Economics and Management, Université libre de Bruxelles

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