Lessons from the Trenches : Governance Scandals Unveiled

Programme Outline

In today's corporate landscape, governance scandals have become alarmingly prevalent, leaving an indelible mark on institutions worldwide. As guardians of integrity and accountability, independent directors are tasked with navigating these tumultuous waters with vigilance and wisdom. From corporate boardrooms to regulatory bodies, the spectre of scandal looms large, underscoring the imperative for directors to grasp the intricacies of governance failures and ethical lapses. In Malaysia and beyond, these challenges are ever-present, demanding a nuanced understanding and proactive approach.

‘Lessons from the Trenches: Governance Scandals Unveiled’ offers an indispensable forum crafted specifically for independent directors. Led by Cheryl, this tailored 4-hour programme provides a unique opportunity to delve into the heart of governance controversies. Through riveting discussions, relevant case studies and meticulous analyses, directors will gain invaluable insights into the complexities of governance failures, ethical dilemmas, and their far-reaching ramifications. By scrutinising real-life "war stories" that have reverberated across industries and jurisdictions, directors will deepen their appreciation of the pivotal nexus between governance, ethics and accountability.

Learning Outcomes

• Gain a deeper comprehension of governance complexities and ethical dilemmas, empowering directors to navigate corporate landscapes with greater insights and clarity.
  
  
• Acquire actionable strategies for identifying and addressing governance failures, bolstering directors' ability to uphold integrity and accountability within their organizations.
  
  
• Develop sharper analytical skills and ethical reasoning, enabling directors to make informed decisions that safeguard stakeholders' interests and mitigate risks associated with governance scandals.

Cheryl Khor is a Faculty & Fellow of ICDM and specialises on subjects relating to corporate governance, risk management and internal control for board effectiveness. She has facilitated a series of courses mainly on corporate governance and board effectiveness.

Cheryl has more than 20 years of experience covering financial, operational and internal audits as well as governance, controls and risk assessments for clients across a broad range of industries. Specifically, she has been involved in numerous process improvements, and controls transformation projects. An active media contributor and with a number of published papers, Cheryl is a familiar face in numerous panels, seminars, workshops and talks on good governance, and sustainability among others.

She has served large companies in a broad range of industry sectors including infrastructure, healthcare, construction, property development, asset management and consumer business. She also led and project managed various engagements in Internal audit, Corporate Governance, Board effectiveness evaluation and succession, Operational audits, IPOs, Due Diligence, Enterprise risk management, SOX 404 implementation, Business process review, controls transformation and review of policies.

She holds several board positions including an Audit Chair and a member of Sustainability Committee in several sectors such as banking, insurance, plantation, consumer products, transportation and logistics.