Corporate Governance – Investor Pressures and Activism

Corporate Governance – Investor Pressures and Activism

Key details

Mode of delivery: Classroom-based

Course code: CG11E

Duration: 1 day

Fee: £935.00 + VAT

CPD Hours: 6

Course Overview

This course examines the impact of institutional investors and ESG mandates, strategies for managing shareholder activism and reputational risks, and differences in governance across public, private, and state-owned enterprises.

Agenda

Investor Pressures and Activism

  • Institutional investors and ESG mandates
  • Managing shareholder activism and reputational risk
  • Governance in public vs private and state-owned enterprises

Course Review

  • Summary and recap of key learning objectives
  • Action Planning

Target Audience

This course is suitable for:

  • Board Members and Non-Executive Directors
  • Company Secretaries and Governance Professionals
  • Senior Managers responsible for governance, risk, compliance, and or sustainability
  • ESG, Sustainability, and Climate Risk Professionals
  • Legal, Audit, Regulatory, and Compliance Professionals
  • Risk Management, Internal Control, and Assurance Leaders
  • Technology, Data, AI, and Cybersecurity Leaders involved in governance oversight
  • Senior HR and Organisational Development Professionals supporting ethical leadership and culture

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to implement a successful strategy that enables you to:

  • Recognise the influence of institutional investors and how ESG mandates shape corporate strategies.
  • Anticipate, manage, and respond to shareholder activism while protecting organisational reputation.
  • Compare governance structures across different enterprise types and analyse their unique challenges and opportunities.

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