As Alliance Manchester Business School celebrates 60 years of business excellence and knowledge, we are ‘Reinventing Innovation’ with a host of research, engagements & events. This collaboration is the first in 2025 to kickstart the year!
Immerse yourself in an evening filled with thought-provoking dialogue as two distinguished leaders take the stage to share their expertise and vision for the future of business sustainability.
Listen to their insights on how organisations can transcend compliance to harness sustainability as a competitive advantage. With unique perspectives – one from academia and leadership as the Dean of a renowned business school, and the other from global business compliance as the President of ICA – you’ll gain valuable insights into strategies that drive meaningful and lasting change.
Engage in an inspiring conversation, explore innovative approaches to sustainability, and leave empowered to champion significant change within your organisation!
💡 What’s in It for You: ✅ Insights from top experts in compliance, sustainability, and technology ✅ Real-world strategies for integrating ESG and governance ✅ Networking with industry experts & senior executives across industries, complemented by delightful refreshments and a tasteful selection of wine 🍷
Join Professor Ken McPhail, Dean of AMBS and Professor of Accounting at The University of Manchester, and Pekka Dare, President of ICA, for a unique opportunity to connect with visionary minds. Gain fresh perspectives and participate in a transformative conversation that is shaping the future of business. Don’t miss out!
6.15pm – Registration, networking over refreshments & wine
7.15pm – Opening address
7.25pm – Dialogue session
8.25pm – Q&A
8.40pm – Networking
9.00pm - End of event
Venue
The University of Manchester South East Asia Centre
80 Robinson Road, #13-01, Singapore 068898
Fee
Complimentary for AMBS students/alumni &
ICA students/alumni and members
SPEAKER Professor Ken McPhail Dean Alliance Manchester Business School
Ken McPhail is the Dean of AMBS and Professor of Accounting at The University of Manchester. He was previously Deputy Head and Director of Research at AMBS. Prior to this, Ken was Vice Dean for Social Responsibility within the Faculty of Humanities at The University of Manchester. As Vice Dean, Ken oversaw the strategic development and implementation of the Universities distinctive social responsibility agenda across 5 schools, 36 disciplines, 18,000 students and 1,800 academic and support staff. In addition, Ken also sat on the University’s Social Responsibility Governance Group, chaired by the Vice Chancellor and Principal.
SPEAKER & MODERATOR Pekka Dare President International Compliance Association
Pekka Dare, President of the ICA, leads global efforts in developing industry partnerships and setting academic and assessment standards. He collaborates with financial institutions, regulators, and law enforcement to address financial crime and compliance risks. With extensive experience as a Money Laundering Reporting Officer and Head of Financial Crime, he has managed AML, sanctions, and fraud risks. A qualified lawyer, he has also prosecuted tax evasion and advised on organized crime and complex fraud cases, offering a unique perspective on the industry’s present and future challenges.
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