Subsidiary Governance Conference 2024

08:30

09:30

Welcome address

Sara Drake, CEO, The Chartered Governance Institute UK and Ireland

09:35

Keynote address

09:50

Panel Session: Navigating Company Culture in Subsidiary Governance for Sustainable Success

Join us in this session as we explore the challenges of navigating local cultural norms while upholding company culture in over-seas subsidiaries. There will be the opportunity for Q&A.

Moderator:
Mimi Ajibadé PhD FCG, Sustainability and ESG Governance Director, Cogent Governance

Speakers:
Kyle Burke, Legal Analyst, Tata Consultancy Services
Glen Martin, Governance Business Partner, Red Bee Media

10:30

Case Study: Navigating the Technological Evolution: Unveiling the Past, Present, and Future Impact on Subsidiary Governance Management.

In this case study session we be joined by Teresa Hogan, Group Director, Head of LSEG Subsidiary Management and Co Sec Operations at London Stock Exchange Group, who alongside our expert panel will discuss the evolution, challenges and future of subsidiary management technology.

Moderator:
Adam Holland ACG, Director, Computershare Governance Services

Speakers:
Teresa Hogan ACG, Group Director, Head of LSEG Subsidiary Management and Co Sec Operations, London Stock Exchange Group
Jazz Dhoofer, Director Computershare Governance Services
Dan Krijgsman, Senior Product Manager, Computershare Governance Services


Sponsored by: Computershare

11:00

11:30

Panel Session: Managing Risk and Responsible Governance in Subsidiary Companies

Join us for a dynamic panel session that delves into the critical realm of "Managing Risk and Responsible Governance in Subsidiary Companies." In an era where corporate responsibility is paramount, this discussion brings together industry experts to explore the intricacies and issues of fostering a crisis response plan within subsidiary structures.

Speakers:
Katie Byrne, Partner, Irwin Mitchell
Lynton Boardman, Group General Counsel/Company Secretary, TT electronics plc
Claire Petricca-Riding, Head of Planning & Environment, Irwin Mitchell LLP

12:00

12:30

13:30

Workshop: The Keys to Peace of Mind in Subsidiary Governance

With the ever-evolving landscape of good corporate governance globally, the role of governance professional is of increasing importance within the legal and governance function of any organisation.

In this session, Law Debenture will, through case studies and discussions, provide insights on optimal models to achieve good oversight without compromising the local business strategies.

Speakers: 
Evon Chung ACG, Associate Director, Global Entity Management, Law Debenture
Chelsea Chivers, Head of UK Entity Management, The Law Debenture Group

Sponsored by: Law Debenture

14:15

Case study: Common myths and misconceptions about subsidiary governance

For a long time subsidiary governance was the forgotten child of the company secretarial world, a myriad of complex local rules and bureaucracy relegated to the unglamorous back office. This is all changing and this session will explore some of the common myths and misconceptions about subsidiary governance and how our panellists are addressing them.

Speakers:
Chris Butler OBE, Head of Operations, Mercator by Citco
Valentine Chatelier ACG, Deputy Company Secretary, Stolt-Nielsen
Catherine Davey, Head of Subsidiary Governance, BP p.l.c.


Sponsored by: Mercator by Citco

15:00

Refreshments and networking

15:20

15:50

16:00

17:00