In today’s unstable geopolitical environment, fraught with protectionism and a fragmentation of the previously accepted global order, corporate governance and strategic planning is increasingly challenging. How can board directors assess and balance the interests of global stakeholders in a period of rapid change? How can boards regain agency despite geopolitical uncertainty?
At this intimate event, Dorothy Burwell, our listed and large Ambassador, international board director and Partner at FGS Global, with colleague Joe Palombo, former US diplomat and Partner specialising for geopolitical and policy risk advisory, will explore how board members can help their management teams navigate this uncertain environment. The conversation will take directors through a practical framework and key questions that should be top of mind as they enter boardroom discussions on the impact of geopolitics over the coming period.
Speaker
Dorothy Burwell
Dorothy leads Board Services at FGS Global, a leading stakeholder strategy consultancy with 1400 professionals in 31 offices worldwide. She serves on the boards of Post Holdings, Inc. (NYSE) and Pennon plc (LSE) where she is a member of several committees including Audit, Remuneration, Health and Safety and chair of ESG.
She began her career in investment banking where she advised clients on M&A and capital markets transactions and worked in the firm’s executive office, focusing on strategy. Her charitable endeavours include being a past Council trustee at Which?, the nation’s largest consumer rights organisation. Dorothy is also a globally recognised diversity advocate and was a finalist of the Dame Helen Alexander ‘NED To Watch’ Award 2024.
This event is part of our programme for the Listed & Large Companies Directors’ Circle. If you’re a current member, we’d be pleased to have you join us.