The Success of the Nordic Corporate Governance Model

For decades, the Nordic corporate governance model has been a success, ensuring accountability and legal certainty and promoting long-term active ownership. This is one of the reasons why the Nordic business community is critical to the corporate governance provisions of the European Commission’s proposal for Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDD). During tomorrow’s seminar, representatives from the Nordic business community will discuss their perspectives with MEP Heidi Hautala (Greens, Finland) who will challenge them on their critique.

Agenda

08.30 | Doors open and breakfast is served

09.00 | The Nordic corporate governance model and how it works in practice

• Introduction and perspectives on the Nordic corporate governance model
  by Per Lekvall, author and former member of the Swedish Corporate Governance Board
• The sustainability achievements of Nordic companies
  by Caroline Fellenius-Omnell, Chief Counsel – Executive VP, Skanska
• Directors’ duty of care
  by Ulrik Andersen, General Counsel – VP, Carlsberg
• Accountability in corporate decision-making
  by Esa Niinimäki, Deputy Chief Legal Officer (Corporate) – VP, Nokia  

Discussion

• Perspectives on corporate governance regulation
  by MEP Heidi Hautala (Greens), shadow rapporteur Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence
• Q&A session
  Debate between panellists and questions from the audience