2015 Directors' Dialogue
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Location: KPMG 1601 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19104
THE NEW ACTIVISM
The activism paradigm has shifted and activism is on the rise around the world. Investments in activist hedge funds have tripled over the last 7 years and now approach $200 Billion in over 100 funds; returns are significantly outpacing other primary fund strategies attracting still more investment; companies of all sizes and industries have been targeted. Is this positive for all stakeholders? What are the value drivers? What does a potential target look like? What should boards know about preparing, preventing, responding and ensuring the best overall outcome?
Join the Directors’ Dialogue discussion on The New Activism:
- Regulatory Update: The SEC Viewpoint
- The Evolution of Activism and Trends for the Future
- Strategies and Considerations for the Boards
- Experiences, Lessons and Advice from Targeted Companies- Tales from the Field
Confirmed Speakers:
- Jack Brennan, Chairman Emeritus and Sr. Advisor, The Vanguard Group
- Robert E. Bostrom, General Counsel, Abercrombie & Fitch
- Nance Dicciani, Director, Halliburton Co., LyondellBasell Industries NV, and Praxair, Inc.
- Matthew J. Espe, President and CEO, Armstrong World Industries
- Daniel Gallagher, Commissioner of SEC
- Edward P. Garden, CIO and Founding Partner, Trian Partners
- Raj L. Gupta, Former Chairman, President & CEO, Rohm & Haas Co.
- Mark Hershey, General Counsel, Secretary and CCO, Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
- Anthony Magro, Sr. Managing Director, Evercore Partners, Inc.
- F. William McNabb, Chairman & CEO, The Vanguard Group
- Robert Wetenhall, Analyst, RBC Capital Markets
- Ralph Walkling, Stratakis Chair and Executive Director, Center for Corporate Governance at Drexel University
Following the program please join us for the annual Directors’ Dialogue Dinner at the Union League of Philadelphia. Thie year’s keynote speaker will be William McDermott the CEO of SAP. To register for this as well please be sure select the correct registration option “Dialogue & Dinner”.
Directors’ Dialogue is a full day program designed by corporate leaders to promote candid discussions of important governance issues, supported by the latest practical research. It is one of CCG’s signature events and is considered by many to be one of the foremost corporate governance events of the year.