Managing Reputation in 2018
New Threats, New Thinking, New Opportunities
2018 has seen an array of high profile corporations challenged on their integrity, trust and brand values. The ongoing Royal Commission is creating reputational challenges as it investigates potential misconduct within the Australian Financial services industry. Reputation has never been more fragile and reputational threats are increasing exponentially. The rapid expansion of social media use means reputations can be built and lost on a ‘like’ or ‘comment’, making the management of reputation a vital aspect for every business.
As new decentralised platforms and networks emerge, consumers are enabled to bypass the traditional means to finding products and services, making the perception and reputation of a brand critical to its survival.
Crisis management at the organizational level is no longer enough, companies and industry sectors must manage risk on a larger scale. How can business and industry bodies prepare and plan? What lessons can be learnt? When should they communicate? What should they say? Can Silence ever be golden? How concerned should management be?
Guest panellists:
Anna Whitlam
Managing Director, Anna Whitlam People
Anna Whitlam is a business leader whose advice is sought by senior people in critical areas of their business: executive search, organisational structure and design, specifically in the disciplines of corporate affairs, communications, investor relations, reputation and risk.
Anna’s leadership in corporate affairs and communications has seen her become a member of the prestigious Arthur W. Page Society, the world's leading professional association for senior public relations and corporate communications executives and educators.
John Sartori
Partner, Ashurst
John is an expert Corporate / M&A partner, with an emphasis on company law and governance and other 'head office' related matters and over 25 years' experience. John has a wealth of experience advising on company law, head office & governance matters such as directors' duties, corporate governance, Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rules, AGMs, executive remuneration, employee incentive equity schemes, company regulatory and compliance issues, and company secretarial matters. John's M&A experience includes advising on major public company takeovers, schemes of arrangements, private acquisitions, joint ventures, equity investments and shareholders agreements. He has acted for a wide variety of clients (both Australian and foreign), including resources companies, infrastructure operators, owners and financial investors, and banks and other financial institutions.
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