As growth and business risk are converging around digital business systems, boardroom effectiveness through digital and cybersecurity governance is front and center in advancing and protecting shareholder interests.
We will hear from Korea Exchange as well as a panel of experts from across the investment community discussing the key challenges and opportunities that governance reform can bring, enhancing shareholder protections, boosting growth and value for companies and long-term sustainable returns for stakeholders.
A member of the ICGN Future Leaders Committee will interview a senior professional about their own career, and paths into stewardship.
ICGN is excited to be holding our second 30th Anniversary conference in New York, hosted by the office of the New York City Comptroller Brad Lander. Join us for two days of discussions on the key topics in global corporate governance and stewardship.
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has, as a key-pillar of disclosure, governance around firm management of nature-related impacts, dependencies, risks and opportunities. We’ll explore this nexus of corporate governance and natural capital from investor, management and board perspectives.
In what is shaping up to be a fascinating and challenging year for investors and companies, we will hear from experts from around the world to understand the latest geopolitical developments, regulatory changes, trends in board practices and investor stewardship.
This 4-part course builds an awareness of how institutional investors with globally diversified portfolios, analyses corporate governance practices and a company’s approach to generating long-term value.
The ICGN Annual Global Stewardship Forum is the ideal opportunity to network with asset owners, asset managers and expert advisers from around the world. It also offers an insightful discussion on key issues related to investor stewardship
Japan has made significant progress in advancing corporate governance and stewardship reform over the past decade, strengthening board independence, transparency, and shareholder engagement.
The 2026 proxy season will be shaped by ongoing governance reforms and shifting market practices across global markets. Investors will be closely focused on shareholder rights, board accountability and the effective functioning of AGMs worldwide. ICGN’s 2026 proxy season preview will focus on the key things to watch in the UK and around the world, including remuneration, shareholder proposals, director accountability and how voting choice evolution might make an impact.
ICGN is excited to be back in Seoul for the ICGN Korea Conference 2026, hosted by Korea Exchange (KRX), followed by the 2026 ICGN National Assembly Global Institutional Investors Roundtable. Join us at the conference to examine global trends in sustainability, stewardship codes, and reporting standards and explore Korea’s rapidly evolving corporate governance and stewardship landscape. Our topical panel discussions offer insights into how governance can drive long-term value creation and strategic resilience alongside unrivalled networking opportunities.
Discover what’s driving policy and regulatory change across global governance and stewardship as ICGN CEO Jen Sisson outlines the key developments to watch in 2026 and beyond. Then dive into a timely panel with Glass Lewis, ISS and Danske Bank on how AI could transform investor voting—its benefits, its risks, and what it means for responsible ownership.
v0726
Federated Hermes
Assistant Manager, EOS
London
Will co-leads the climate change theme at EOS, the stewardship arm of Federated Hermes Limited, where his coverage includes companies in Europe and Australia, primarily financial services, energy, chemicals, and materials. Prior to joining EOS, Will worked in the energy and infrastructure investment banking team at Macquarie Capital, where he specialised in renewable energy. Before that, Will held a number of roles across the UK climate policy space, including as a parliamentary researcher for Rt. Hon. Chris Skidmore MP on climate and energy issues, and as a climate and economic policy analyst at a diplomatic institute. He was appointed as a voluntary adviser to Rt. Hon. Alok Sharma MP, President of COP26, on preparations for COP26 after co-founding a Westminster climate policy group in 2019, which engaged MPs and Members of the House of Lords to advocate for more ambition on climate action in public policy. Will has a Bachelor’s degree (1st Class Honours) in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
