Bocconi University
Aula Magna Gobbl
Via Gobbi,, 5 -Milan (Italy)
Jones Day and Morrow Sodali, in collaboration with Bocconi University's BAFFI CAREFIN Research Center, will present the second edition of a conference about the US and European perspectives of shareholder activism and ESG.
AGENDA
OPENING REMARKS – Prof. Gianmario Verona, Rector, Bocconi University
KEYNOTE SPEECH – Prof. Andrea Sironi, Chairman, Borsa Italiana
PANEL 1 – ACTIVIST INVESTORS AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SRD2
MODERATOR: John Wilcox, Chairman, Morrow Sodali
PANELISTS:
- Prof. Marco Ventoruzzo, Bocconi University
- Prof. Gaia Balp, Bocconi University
- Marco Alverà, CEO, Snam
- Philip Vernardis, VP Asset Stewardship
- State Street Global Advisors
- Fabio Bianconi, Director, Morrow Sodali
- Vica Irani, Head of M&A—Europe, Jones Day
PANEL 2 – ESG DISCLOSURE AND INTEGRATION IN THE UNITED STATES AND THE EUROPEAN UNION
MODERATOR: James Dougherty, Head of M&A, Jones Day
PANELISTS:
- Gabriele Galateri di Genola, Chairman, Generali
- Prof. Paola Profeta, Bocconi University
- Cristina Ungureanu, Head of Corporate Governance, Eurizon Asset Management
- Anna C. Svelto, Independent Director, Enel
- Andrea Di Segni, Managing Director, Morrow Sodali
- Stefano Crosio, M&A Partner, Jones Day
PANEL 3 – SHAREHOLDER ACTIVISM IN THE TRENCHES
MODERATOR: Iuri Struta, Senior Financial Journalist, Activist Insight
PANELISTS:
- James Dougherty, Head of M&A, Jones Day
- John Wilcox, Chairman, Morrow Sodali
- Giuseppe Baldelli, Managing Director, M&A, Deutsche Bank
- Arturo Albano, Corporate Governance Specialist, Amber Capital
- William McDonald, M&A Partner, Jones Day
CLOSING REMARKS – Prof. Donato Masciandaro, Director, BAFFI CAREFIN Centre
RECEPTION
The discussion will be in English.
RSVP to milanevents@jonesday.com by September 20, 2019.