THE IRREPLACEABLE VALUE OF EXPERIENCE 2019 FORUM BROCHURE

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1 THE IRREPLACEABLE VALUE OF EXPERIENCE 2019 FORUM BROCHURE

2 CMi Forum As part of the value it offers clients and to complement the mentoring programme, CMi provides the opportunity to engage over breakfast or dinner with some of the leading business thinkers of the day (often CMi Mentors) on topical and relevant issues, across a number of European capitals. The CMi Forum has become an intrinsic part of the CMi proposition, eliciting highly appreciative feedback from its participants who enjoy a stimulating and insightful exchange of true dialogue with deep practical insights. They come away, not only with some great learnings, but also having made new contacts and eager to attend another Forum. These exclusive events offer unique networking opportunities with a peer group that spans several business sectors and geographical territories, but is homogenous in terms of its quality and level of engagement. Numbers are limited to a small, intimate group to ensure a quality discussion and, indeed, topics are disseminated ahead of time to allow for informal preparation, ensuring guests obtain the maximum benefit. Guest Testimonials I thoroughly enjoyed the dinner and the conversation. Bringing together different perspectives, acquiring some new insights and making some new friends is always valuable in understanding the world a little bit better and hopefully contributes to stronger contributions, both as an individual and from a corporate position. Many thanks for including me. Charlotte Strömberg, Chair, Castellum AB Allow me to take the opportunity to thank you for a great evening which was much appreciated. It was very informative with splendid people around the table and a great setting in general. Johan Lundgren, CEO, EasyJet plc I found the hosts interventions at the Forum dinner very inspiring. Participants came from very different backgrounds than my industrial one, but CMi s team managed to keep the discussion progressing well. A few hours like those enables us to renew the sources of thinking on leadership and digital tools (!). I was delighted to be part of the discussion and look forward to the next one. Philippe Knoche, CEO, Orano Group The CMi breakfasts and dinners are always valuable and enjoyable. It s a great chance to meet new people from different sectors, hear from subject experts and seasoned Chairmen and get into a good discussion where you learn a lot from the experience of your peers. Paul Geddes, CEO, Direct Line Group plc I very much appreciated the invitation to such an enjoyable dinner the conversation was highly stimulating and above all timely. Nikhil Rathi, CEO, London Stock Exchange plc

3 Health and Resilience of CEOs Thursday 24 January - London - breakfast The life of a CEO has never been busier than it is today. Top executives need to balance delivering short-term results with building a sustainable business. They are required to engage with a complex matrix of stakeholders; political risk and volatility make investment decisions harder; digital disruption is transforming business models; more diverse workforces require different styles of leadership and management; and low levels of trust in business and the rise of social media mean CEOs are under public scrutiny in a way they have never been before. This always on life creates unprecedented levels of pressure and significant personal resilience challenges, even during business as normal. When a crisis hits either personal or business it becomes even more acute. We have seen many examples of CEOs being diagnosed with burn-out related illnesses. Issues for discussion include: Is personal resilience a serious and growing issue for CEOs? What strategies can CEOs and companies employ to help enhance resilience in very high-pressure roles? Does the company/board/chairman give sufficient recognition to the issue and actively help to manage it? Do CEOs welcome this support? Is there enough focus on this during CEO appointments? Do potential CEO candidates really understand the realities of modern CEO life? Is business culture, as a whole, changing to be more cognisant of this issue, or is it still dependent on the approach of individuals? How can more systemic change be encouraged? Our guests will be Chairmen, CEOs and ExCo members. Sir Win Bischoff is Chairman of the Financial Reporting Council and of JP Morgan Securities plc. He is a CMi Mentor and former Chairman of Lloyds Banking Group plc, Schroders plc, Citigroup Europe and Deputy-Chairman of Cable & Wireless plc. Sir Win has experienced this issue first-hand during his extensive career as a Non-Executive, whilst on the Boards of 10 major public companies: 5 in the UK, 3 in the United States and 2 in Europe. Dr Stephen Pereira has over 24 years experience in psychiatry. He has considerable experience in treating work-related stress disorders, especially for magic circle law firms, large corporates, very large investment banks and financial institutions. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the National Institute of Mental Health in England.

4 Digital Transformation and Implications on Leadership Wednesday 6 February - Copenhagen - dinner Digital transformation is challenging and stretching corporate leadership at an unprecedented pace. We will explore a number of topics, including: What are the implications for different industries and how will leadership be affected? What is the value of strategic planning in a world where develop, test and learn is the new mantra? How do successful companies reinvent from a position of strength? How can mature companies develop agile organisation and how can the Board contribute? Our guests will be CEOs, Chairmen and executive leaders. Birger Magnus is Chairman of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation and is a Board member of Harvard Business Publishing. He is a CMi Mentor and chairs Working Group Two AS, a JV between Cisco and Telenor ASA. He is a Board member of the shipping group Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Skipsrederi A/S and also chairs high growth companies in the digital arena, including the start-ups Kolonial.no AS and Xeneta AS. Jim Hagemann Snabe is Chairman of AP Moller - Maersk A/S and Siemens AG, Vice-Chairman of Allianz SE and a Member of the Board of Trustees at World Economic Forum. Jim is a CMi Mentor, Senior Advisor to Warburg Pincus LLC and Advisory Board Member to Docusign Inc. He has been a Board member of Danske Bank A/S and was Vice-Chairman Bang & Olufsen A/S.

5 The Role of HR Directors in the Development of Internal CEO Succession Candidates Wednesday 3 April - Amsterdam - breakfast Most well-run large international companies strive to have a bench of potential successors to the incumbent CEO in different stages of readiness. This is often a long and continuous process, sometimes secretive, and with potentially conflicting agendas and timelines. All too often do we hear that we should have started earlier, especially when the succession suddenly becomes an urgent matter. The HRD plays an important role in coordinating different stakeholders agendas while becoming a strategic advisor, working hand in hand with the Chairman and the Board to develop leadership talent at the very top of an organisation. However, not all companies follow this approach and, even when they do, the role of HRDs in these crucial processes is not often discussed amongst peers. Issues for discussion include: How can HR fulfil a strategic role in developing executive team members in a proactive way? What is the Chairman and the Board looking for from their HRD? How to manage the tension of being an Executive Committee member while also acting as an objective and neutral Board advisor What is the optimal timeframe and process for a successful CEO succession? How can mentoring help mitigate the risks of senior appointments? What global changes are impacting HRDs and how can they make use of them to enlarge their influence? Our guests will be experienced HR Directors from across Europe to enable a truly high-value, international discussion and networking opportunity. Thomas Thune Andersen is Chairman of Lloyd s Register Group Ltd and Ørsted A/S. He is also a CMi Mentor. He sits on the Boards of IMI plc and BW Offshore Ltd and is also Vice- Chairman of VKR Holdings A/S and the British Chamber of Commerce in Denmark. Mr Andersen has been on the Boards of Petrofac Ltd and SSE plc (previously Scottish and Southern Energy plc) and was CEO of Maersk Olie & Gas AS. Lars Worsøe-Petersen is Senior Vice President and Head of Human Resources and Organizational Development at Electrolux AB. Prior to that, he was head of Group Staff Human Resources at Husqvarna AB, having held various senior positions within the company previously. He has also been Head of Human Resources for Electrolux Major Appliances North America and Head of Electrolux Holding A/S in Denmark.

6 The HRD s Role as an Advisor to the Board on Strategic Leadership Issues Thursday 13 June - London - breakfast We all know that people are the biggest asset of any company. Having the right talent and deploying, developing and motivating people from Board level down is central to the success of every business. With investors and regulators focussing increasingly on company leadership and culture, the role of the HRD is becoming more critical. However, not all companies follow this approach and, even when they do, the role of the HRD is a complex one, involving balancing the needs of many stakeholders. There aren t many forums within which HRDs can seek advice on the most sensitive of topics but, like all CMi s Forum events, the Chatham House Rule applies. Issues for discussion include: What is the Chairman and the Board seeking from an HRD? How best to manage the tension of being an Executive Committee member, whilst also acting as an objective and neutral Board advisor How can the HRD best play a role in selecting and mitigating the risks of senior appointments at both executive and NED level? What global changes are impacting HRDs and how can they make use of them to broaden their influence? Our guests will be experienced HR Directors from across Europe to enable a truly high-value, international discussion and networking opportunity. Pauline van der Meer Mohr is Deputy-Chairman of Royal DSM NV, a member of the Boards of Mylan NV and HSBC Holdings plc, where she is also a member of the Nominations Committee and chairs the Conduct & Values and Remuneration Committees. She is a CMi Mentor and chairs the Supervisory Board of Ernst & Young Netherlands LLP. She has been Group HRD at TNT NV and ABN AMRO Holding NV and spent 15 years in various roles at the Royal Dutch Shell Group. Helmut Schuster is EVP and Group Human Resources Director at BP plc and NED of Ivoclar Vivadent. Since joining BP in 1989, Helmut held a number of leadership roles in the USA, UK and Continental Europe. Before taking on his current role, his portfolio of responsibilities as VP HR, included the refining and marketing segment of BP and corporate and functions, leading the people agenda across the globe.

7 Activist Investors Monday 18 November - London - dinner Activist investors are now an increasing and permanent feature of corporate life world-wide, often working in combination with traditional fund managers. Many of the tactics and motivations of the activists are, however, very different from traditional European investors and Boards cannot afford to be caught unprepared. What happens when your company finds itself under scrutiny by an activist? What kind of engagement should be contemplated? How should Boards engage with their existing shareholders? What to do when the activist holds its interest through derivative contracts? What should the approach be to deal with the media and employees? How can Boards keep control of the process during the period of interaction? When is the activist period concluded and how should that be communicated? The debate will include issues such as: How to anticipate the actions of activists and prepare for their attention How to engage when they appear What attracts activists? Can the presence of activists be used constructively to contribute to sustainable value creation? If so, how? The importance of knowing and engaging with your shareholders before and during an activist campaign Our guests will be Chairmen and CEOs. Paul Bulcke is Chairman of Nestlé SA. Prior to that, he was Chief Executive Officer at Nestlé, having served in many senior management roles within the company. He is also Vice Chairman of L Oréal, a Board member of Roche Holding Ltd and a member of the World Economic Forum s Community of Chairpersons, the European Roundtable of Industrialists (ERT) and the Board of Trustees Avenir Suisse. Paul is also a CMi Mentor. Sir Douglas Flint is Chairman of Standard Life Aberdeen plc and IP Group plc. Previously he was Group Chairman of HSBC Holdings plc for 7 years, having been CFO for fifteen years. He was also NED on the Board of BP for six years. He started his career at what is now KPMG, leaving as a partner in Sir Douglas is a CMi Mentor, Special Envoy for HM Treasury for China s Belt & Road Initiative and has been a member of both the Mayor of Beijing s and the Mayor of Shanghai s International Business Leaders Advisory Councils.

8 CMi Forum Previous events included the following: Leadership in a Time of Change Opportunities for Nordic and British Business Post-Brexit, hosted by Sir Peter Bonfield & Douglas Flint CBE The Role of Business Leaders for Society, the Role of Society for Business Leaders, hosted by Thomas Thune Andersen & Gérard Mestrallet How are Senior Management and the Board Affected when a Crisis Hits a Company?, hosted by Donald Brydon & Philippe Varin Activist Investors and Hostile Takeover Situations, hosted by Christer Gardell & Jan du Plessis CEO Succession, hosted by Sir Roger Carr & Hans Wijers CEO Succession/Transition from CEO to Chairman, hosted by Paul Bulcke & Ronnie Leten Internal vs External Solutions: CEO Succession in Times of Uncertainties, hosted by Sir Peter Bonfield & Dr Franz Humer The Rise, Role and Impact of the Activist Shareholder, hosted by Peter Voser Best Practice in Board-level Succession Planning, hosted by Sir Philip Hampton & Dr Franz Humer Social Media - is your Company Ready for the Transparency?, hosted by David Tyler & Gavin Patterson Preparing the CEO Pipeline, hosted by Dr Göran Ando & Sir Roger Carr Preparing the CEO Pipeline, hosted by Lord Simon of Highbury CBE & Denis Ranque Grooming the CEO Pipeline, hosted by Peter Voser & Gunnar Brock Leading in Politically Turbulent Times, hosted by Baroness Sarah Hogg & Lord Simon of Highbury CBE Women on the CEO Succession Bench, hosted by Harald Norvik & Vivienne Cox The Board in Crisis, hosted by Sir Philip Hampton & Dame Alison Carnwath Chairman Succession, hosted by Sir John Parker & Michael Treschow Transformational M&A, hosted by Gérard Lamarche & Risto Siilasmaa Who s Really in Charge, hosted by Dr Chris Gibson-Smith & Dr Pascal Colombani The Digital Leap, hosted by Sir Peter Bonfield & Jorma Ollila The New Growth Agenda, hosted by Doug Baillie & Jan du Plessis CEO Succession Planning, hosted by Sam Walsh AO & Gunnar Brock Hostile Takeovers, hosted by Sir Roger Carr & Andy Duff Leadership and Authenticity, hosted by Sir Win Bischoff & Dr Franz B Humer Business Ethics, hosted by Sir Dick Olver & Sir Richard Sykes Managing Investor Relations, hosted by Sir Roger Carr & Michael Treschow Handing Over When and How, hosted by Eric Bourdais de Charbonnière & Robert Brunck Managing the Talent Pipeline (parallel events), hosted by Sir Tom McKillop & Michael Treschow in Stockholm and by Dame Alison Carnwath & Harald Norvik in London Exchange of Early-tenure CEO Experience, hosted by David Nish & David Roberts The Future of Dual Governance in France, hosted by Serge Weinberg & Louis Schweitzer Who s Really in Charge?, hosted by Dr Chris Gibson-Smith & Gunnar Brock CEO and Chairman Transition, hosted by Glen Moreno & Sir John Parker Risk Management, hosted by Niall Fitzgerald & Sir Philip Hampton Leadership Development, hosted by Gunnar Brock, Hans Dalborg, Michael Treschow & Lars Westerberg Corporate Governance, hosted by Eric Bourdais de Charbonnière, André Levy-Lang & Louis Schweitzer An Audience with the President of the CBI, hosted by Sir Roger Carr (who was CBI President at the time) Business and Government, hosted by Jorma Ollila & Lord Simon of Highbury Leadership Development (parallel events), hosted by Dame Helen Alexander & Sir Peter Bonfield in London and by Dr Pascal Colombani & Dr André Lévy-Lang in Paris Taking the Helm, hosted by Stephen Elop & Jean-Dominique Senard Chairman Mentors International Ltd, 33 St. James s Square, London SW1J 4JS, United Kingdom Tel Registered in the United Kingdom, Company Registration No