Shareholder Engagement & Communication London | February 5th, 2026
Co-Chaired by Richard Howitt, Former Member, EU Parliament, Former CEO, Skytop Contributing Author and Host of “Corporate Rapporteur”, SkytopTV Talk Show Series
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Co-Chaired by Richard Howitt, Former Member, EU Parliament, Former CEO, Skytop Contributing Author and Host of “Corporate Rapporteur”, SkytopTV Talk Show Series
8:00-8:40 AM | Networking Breakfast & Registration
8:40-8:45 AM | Opening Remarks
8:45-9:20 AM | Keynote Presentation
The Transatlantic Partnership: A Shifting Landscape for Global Companies
Keynote Presenter
Richard Howitt, Former Member, EU Parliament, Former CEO, Skytop Contributing Author and Host of “Corporate Rapporteur”, SkytopTV Talk Show Series
9:20-10:00 AM | Opening Panel
Activism Unleased: The Surge of U.S. Activist Campaigns
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10:00-10:40 AM | Panel Discussion
Boardroom Evolution: Integrating Geopolitical Risk Experts
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10:40-10:55 AM | Networking Break
10:55-11:25 AM | Keynote Presentation
Tensions Between Leverage and Monetary Policy: A Macroeconomic Backdrop
Keynote Presenter:
Hans Hoogervorst, Former Dutch Finance Minister, Public Policy Expert, and Skytop Contributing Author
11:25-12:05 PM | Panel Discussion
Governance Redefined: Enhancing Transparency and Accountability
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12:05-12:45 PM | Panel Discussion
Crisis Communication: Addressing Shareholders on Geopolitical Risks
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12:45-1:45 PM | Networking Luncheon
1:45-2:25 PM | Panel Discussion
Proxy Power: Shaping Boards Through Strategic Campaigns
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2:25-2:55 PM | Exclusive Interview
Regulatory Maze: Board Challenges in the UK and EU
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2:55-3:25 PM | Presentation
Strategic Dynamics: Institutional Investors in Mergers and Acquisitions
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3:25-3:40 PM | Networking Break
3:40-4:20 PM | Panel Discussion
ESG Leadership: Driving Sustainability Through Engagement
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4:20-5:00 PM | Panel Discussion
Supply Chain Resilience: Adapting to Global Disruptions
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5:00-6:00 PM | 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
Former Member, EU Parliament
Former CEO
Skytop Contributing Author and
Host of “Corporate Rapporteur, SkytopTV Talk Show Series
Cambridge, England
Jason Wright
Senior Managing Director- Investigations and Disputes
K2 Integrity
London, England
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
Mark Simms
CEO
CMi2i
London, United Kingdom
Lisa Hayles
Director, International Shareholder Advocacy
Trillium Asset Management
Cambridge, MA
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