Corporate Governance Workshop 2020 | London Stock Exchange Group PLC (LSEG) | 28 May 2020 | London Stock Exchange, 10 Paternoster Sq., London EC4M 7LS, UK

The topics covered in this course include:

• review of the Revised UK Corporate Governance Code
• analysis of recent corporate failures and scandals
• modern thinking on diversity, corporate reporting and the accountability of directors
• board performance improvement drivers

Corporate governance is under increased scrutiny in current uncertain times. The course examines the fundamental principles of good corporate governance using the UK Code as its main reference point but including best practices from around the world: directors' duties; the role and responsibilities of the Board; leadership; the role of NEDs; committees. The course will also address the key areas to improve board performance including:

• the board's role in risk management
• diversity
• board evaluation
• succession planning and the role of the Nominations Committee
• business ethics, tone at the top, culture and reputation

Who should attend?

This two-day course has been designed to appeal to the following professionals:
• Chairmen
• Chief executives
• Company secretaries
• Executive and non-executive directors
• Directors of newly quoted AIM companies
• Heads of internal audit, compliance and risk management
• Institutional investors such as pension funds and insurance companies
• New entrants to investor relations
• All those individuals responsible for implementing best practice corporate governance in their organisation