Corporate Governance Symposium                                          Arabic
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8:30 – 9:15 Registration & Refreshments  
9:15 – 9:30 Opening

The Holy Quran

H.E. Dr. Abdulrhman Al-Tuwaijri Chairman and Chief Executive (CMA)

H.E. Dr. Ewa Björling The Swedish Minister of Trade

9:30 – 9:40 Break
9:40 – 11:00 Session 1: Roles and Responsibilities of the Board
This session aims to clarify the functions and basic responsibilities of management boards in accordance with the regulations and compared to the practices of Corporate Governance.

Chairman : Mr.Jan Thesleff, The Swedish Ambassador

Speakers:

Mr. Erik Belfrage, Senior Advisor- Wallenberg Family

Mr. Abdulatif Al-Othman , Senior Vice-President for Finance Saudi Aramco

Dr. Grant Kirkpatrick, The Head of Corporate Affairs Division OECD

Mr. J.Chris Razook, Senior operations Officer IFC MENA Corporate Governance,World Bank

Q&A.

11:00 – 11:15 Coffee Break
11:15 – 12:15 Session 2: Governance in Family Owned Business
This session discusses the importance of applying modern governance concepts in family businesses. Thus ensuring the continuity of these companies in achieving their objectives in a manner compatible with the economic developments in financial markets.

Chairman : Dr.  Abdulrahman Al-Humaid, CEO of National Consulting Company

Speakers:

Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Rashid , Founder and chairman of Al-Rashed Consultants  and Accountants Office

Mrs. Christina Stark, The CEO of Väderstad-Verken AB

Mr. Muhammad Al Agil, The  Chairman of  Jarir Group

Q&A.

12:15 – 12:30 Speakers appreciation
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch / Prayer ( 90 Minutes )
14:00 – 15:00

Session 3: Corporate Governance, Legal Framework and Complaint
This session aims to shed the light on the legal framework and legislative principles and procedures of corporate governance in companies. It also aims to clarify the role of legislative bodies in committing to the principles of corporate governance.

Chairman : Mr. Najem Al-Zaid, Director Legal Affairs Department (CMA)

Speakers:

Mr. Per Lekvall, Swedish Corporate Governance Board

Mr. Ahmed Al-Sheikh, Head of Corporate Governance Department CMA
Dr. Sami Baroom, Managing Director Savola Group
Ms. Catharina Kipp, Ambassador, Director Swedish Partnership for Global Responsibility, International Trade Policy Department, Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Q&A.

15:00 – 16:00 Session 4: The Audit committee's new agenda
This session aims to highlights some of the other significant governance developments and their implications, to help committees cope with ongoing regulatory, legislative, and other changes in the business environment

Chairman : Dr. Ahmed Al-Mughamis, Secretary General of SOCPA

Speakers:

Mr. Robert Barnden, CEO PricewaterhouseCoopers, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Ehsan Al Moataz, UMM AL-QURA UNIVERSITY

Mrs. Helιne Bergquist, The Chairman of INVISIO Headsets AB (Publ)

Q&A.

 

   
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