Why This Matters
For listed and soon-to-be-listed companies, the relationship with shareholders and stakeholders has fundamentally changed. Activism is evolving, and voices of employees and the public are amplified.
Boardroom Tensions
- Is our investor engagement proactive and strategic, or reactive to crises?
- How do we manage the rising power of ESG-focused funds and their sometimes-competing priorities?
- How should the board oversee the risks and opportunities arising from employee activism and social media sentiment?
Discussion Areas
- Proactive investor engagement: Building a dialogue beyond the roadshow and AGM.
- Managing the new activist: Understanding the strategies of modern activists and ESG-focused funds.
- The broader stakeholder ecosystem: Monitoring and responding to employee and public sentiment.
Outcome
A framework for boards to build a strategic, resilient dialogue with the full spectrum of shareholders and stakeholders, turning scrutiny into a source of insight and long-term value.
