Shareholder Engagement & Communication London | February 12th, 2025
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Co-Chaired by Richard Howitt, Former Member, EU Parliament, Former CEO, Skytop Contributing Author and SkytopTV Host
8:00-8:40 AM | Networking Breakfast & Registration
8:40-8:45 AM | Opening Remarks
8:45-9:20 AM | Opening Panel
Partnerships Between Institutional Investors and Activists: A Comparative of Global
and Regional Trends
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9:20-10:00 AM | Panel Discussion
Engagement on the UK and European Stages: What Boards and Management Should Know
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Panelists:10:00-10:40 AM | Keynote Presentation
The Fourth Industrial Era: A New Way for Boards, Management and Shareholders
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10:40-11:20 AM | Interview
Case Story: A Look at Effective Transformation of Companies
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11:20-11:50 AM | Networking Break
11:50-12:30 PM | Panel Discussion
Culture Shift: Globalization of Shareholders and Changing Expectations
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12:30-1:10 PM | Presentation
Analysis of Recent Proxy Fights: A Look at Outcomes
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1:10-2:10 PM | Networking Luncheon
2:10-2:50 PM | Panel Discussion
Corporate Communications: On-Going Investor Outreach
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2:50-3:30 PM | Panel Discussion
M&A Update: Trends Effective Activist Strategy
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3:30-4:00 PM | Panel Discussion
Best Practices in Avoiding an Activist Advance: Tips for the Season
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4:00-4:30 PM | Networking Break
4:30-5:10 PM | Panel Discussion
Climate Change: Emerging Trends in Shareholder Voting Behavior
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5:10 PM | Closing Remarks
5:15-6:15 PM | Program Adjourns, Networking Reception
SPEAKERS
DELEGATES
Christopher P. Davis
Partner
Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & Cohen
New York, NY
Christine Phillips
Partner
Fieldfisher
London, UK
Michael Herskovich
Head of Corporate Governance
BNP Paribas
Paris, FR
Gaia Mazzucchelli
ESG Analyst
Allianz Group
London, UK
Peter Hansen
Chairman
Battea Class Action Services
London, UK
Dave King
CEO
Digitalis
London, UK
Michael Neises
Partner
Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek
Frankfurt, Germany
David Katz
Partner
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
New York, NY
Richard Howitt
Board Member, Former CEO and Member of the EU Parliament, Skytop Contributing Author and SkytopTV Host
United Kingdom
Jason Wright
Senior Managing Director- Investigations and Disputes
K2 Integrity
London, England
Mark Simms
CEO
CMi2i
London, United Kingdom
Lisa Hayles
Director, International Shareholder Advocacy
Trillium Asset Management
Cambridge, MA
Will Arnot
Senior Editorial Specialist
Diligent Market Intelligence
London, UK
Elly Lukenskaite
Executive Director
Morgan Stanley
London, UK
Lisa Silverman
Senior Managing Director, Chicago Office Head
K2 Integrity
Chicago, Illinois
Susan Hood
Senior Managing Director
Okapi Partners LLC
New York, NY
Patrick J. McHugh
Co-Founder and Senior Managing Director
Okapi Partners LLC
New York, NY
Thomas Shortland
Partner
Cohen & Gresser (UK) LLP
London, England
Claudia A. R. De Meulemeester
Financial Journalist
Financial Times
London, England
Alex Janiaud
Senior Investment Correspondent, Sustainable Views
Financial Times
London, England
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