Reimagining Capitalism: Boards and the New Corporate Contract

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Capitalism is undergoing a profound recalibration, and boards are at the center of the shift. Directors face rising expectations to deliver sustainable long-term value while demonstrating accountability to an increasingly diverse set of stakeholders. At the same time, regulatory, market, and societal pressures are redefining what responsible corporate leadership looks like.

This session provides a pragmatic, director-focused exploration of how boards can navigate this evolving corporate contract with clarity and confidence. Participants will examine leading governance practices, consider oversight implications for strategy and risk, and discuss actionable approaches to aligning corporate purpose, performance, and stakeholder expectations in a rapidly changing environment.

• Evaluate the systemic forces reshaping capitalism’s legitimacy and long-term value expectations.
• Assess how boards can balance shareholder priorities with evolving stakeholder demands.
• Strengthen board leadership in defining and overseeing corporate purpose amid regulatory and societal pressure.

Program Format
This session brings directors into a focused governance dialogue grounded in current regulatory, market, and stakeholder dynamics. Through expert insights and facilitated discussion, participants examine how the corporate contract is shifting and what effective board leadership requires today.

Audience
Designed for experienced directors, C-suite executives, and governance leaders responsible for strategy, oversight, and long-term value creation.

Director Takeaways
Participants gain clarity on the forces reshaping capitalism, practical frameworks for balancing stakeholder and shareholder expectations, and actionable approaches to embedding purpose, accountability, and resilience into board governance.

Why This Matters Now
Boards are facing unprecedented scrutiny over their role in defining corporate purpose, managing societal expectations, and governing for sustainable performance. This session provides directors with the strategic grounding needed to navigate these pressures confidently.

Program Value
Attendees leave with insights that strengthen board oversight of strategy, risk, and stakeholder engagement—and prepare them to lead effectively in a rapidly evolving economic and societal landscape.