ACGN 1st Anniversary (21 May 2025) - AI in Governance

Asian* Corporate Governance Network (ACGN) First Anniversary Event

* Asian - East and Southeast Asians (ESEAs)

Unlocking the Future: The Transformative Impact of AI on Board Effectiveness, Corporate Reporting and Subsidiary Governance

Date: 21 May 2025, Wednesday

Time: 6:00pm to 8:45pm (6:00pm - Doors open for networking)

Location: Ernst & Young - More London, 1 More London Place, London SE1 2AF

CPD: 1 hour

ACGN is excited to bring together top experts from industry, a think tank and corporate governance consultancies to discuss the transformative impact of AI on board effectiveness, corporate reporting and subsidiary governance.

Whether you're a governance professional, an AI enthusiast or just interested in the intersection of technology and governance, this event offers a unique opportunity to learn from industry leaders and engage in thought-provoking discussions. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, practical insights and connect with a network of like-minded peers.

We welcome all, regardless of ethnicity, gender or other diversities.

We look forward to seeing you at our first anniversary event!

Schedule

6:00pm: Doors open. Guests arrive for networking. Welcome drinks provided.

6:30pm: Welcome by ACGN, and panel discussion.

7:45pm: Formal discussion ends after Q&A from the audience. Networking drinks and nibbles.

8:45pm: End

We are delighted to present a diverse panel of experts who will provide illuminating insights into the subject:

Guest speakers

Marco Murray

Marco is a Director in the Entity Compliance & Governance team at EY. His keen interest in leveraging technology to improve corporate governance practices has helped to build and implement EY’s corporate governance technology solutions. He has guided organisations in selecting and deploying tools that streamline governance processes, enhance data management, and improve reporting capabilities.

Sara Thomson

Sara is Interim Group Company Secretary at Tesco PLC. She has over 20 years’ experience in legal, compliance and company secretarial roles, across a range of industries, including more recently banking and retail. For the last 12 years she has worked at Tesco, one of the world’s leading retailers, providing legal and corporate governance support to the Tesco PLC board and committees, as well as its group companies and shareholder base.

Within a secretariat remit, Sara has led on a number of high-profile corporate actions and enjoys the challenge of shaping governance frameworks.

Paul Johnston

Paul has over fifteen years of experience in the corporate governance field, spanning the public, private, and third sectors. He is an Associate Director at One Advisory, supporting a range of clients on a range of corporate governance and compliance issues. Paul was shortlisted for the CGI’s Governance Professional of the Year award in 2024.

Paul is a researcher at the Centre for AI in Board Effectiveness, a research-led initiative being led out of Brunel University (University of London) looking at the opportunities and risks that artificial intelligence presents for board effectiveness, as well as what developments in AI mean for company directors and corporate governance professionals.

Claire Bodanis

Claire is a leading authority in the UK on corporate reporting; in 2004, she founded Falcon Windsor, a specialist reporting and advisory firm. What sets FW apart is Claire’s philosophy: it is only by understanding why we are required to report that we can navigate the complexities of regulation and do the difficult job of reporting well.

This led to Claire being asked by the UK Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) to write a guide to reporting for UK plc. Trust me, I’m listed – why the annual report matters and how to do it well, was published in October 2021. In 2023, as ChatGPT started to gain traction, she carried out her first piece of research into the use of AI in reporting, and, in November of that year, published guidance for Boards and management on a responsible approach. You can find out more here.

Moderator

Peter Ho

Pete is a Fellow of the CGI and also a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts, Manufactures and Commerce and the International Compliance Association. He has over 15 years of wide-ranging experience across listed companies in oil and gas, manufacturing and professional services. He was named the winner of “General Counsel of the Year” at The Lawyer Awards 2024 and a leading “Board Influencer” at the Governance Hot 100, 2025.

Peter was born and raised in Singapore, and trained and qualified as a corporate governance and compliance professional, and a solicitor of England & Wales in the UK.

Booking will close about a week before the event, so please book your ticket without delay! Terms and conditions apply.

By registering for this event, you agree to our event Terms & Conditions. We kindly ask that all attendees review the Terms & Conditions carefully before completing registration.

Please note that for building security purposes, you will be required to provide your full first and last name when booking your ticket. All visitors to EY will need to check in with the reception at ground floor on arrival.

Asian Corporate Governance Network extends its heartfelt thanks to EY, our event sponsor.