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.
ICGN is excited to be in Amsterdam for our 2026 Summer Conference, hosted by Eumedion.
This free event is designed to enable early career professionals in investor stewardship to connect with their peers and develop their professional networks.
Join Matthew Kilgarriff in conversation with Jen Sisson, CEO of the International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN), for a timely discussion on the biggest questions shaping investor stewardship today.
As board leadership faces increasing scrutiny, this event explores the evolving role of the Board Chair, key findings from recent research on board and executive succession, and emerging best practices in succession planning.
Join us for an interview with BlackRock Managing Director Michelle Edkins, conducted by Amarilys Simoneau of Manulife.
ICGN is excited to be in Toronto for our 2026 Autumn Conference. We will explore global governance and stewardship trends, including regulatory developments across major markets and their implications for […]
Global Stewardship Forum Venue: Deloitte, 2 New Street Square, London, EC4A 3HQ (9am - 5pm) Awards Venue: 116 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5ED (6.30pm - 11.30pm) The ICGN Annual Global […]
Japan has made significant progress in advancing corporate governance and stewardship reform over the past decade, strengthening board independence, transparency, and shareholder engagement. This 1 day conference will reflect on […]
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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.
