In recent years, a growing number of companies have collapsed, not due to due to economic downturn, but due to cultural and ethical failure – not seldomly likened to actions and decision from the very top. As senior leaders, both General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officers have an opportunity and maybe even obligation to question and calibrate the ethical compass of corporate decision making. But in a world where choices rarely fall into neat categories of right and wrong, navigating the grey is both inevitable and complex. Some of the most lucrative business opportunities emerge from these ambiguous spaces. This panel invites you to challenge your assumptions, reflect on your own moral compass, and engage with candid discussions as our speakers unpack real-world cases and confront the uncomfortable truths behind ethical leadership.

• Understand the reputational risks of ethical missteps and how proactive governance can mitigate them

• Contemplate how evolving societal expectations are reshaping what is considered “acceptable” in corporate behaviour

• Discuss how to navigate complex, ambiguous scenarios where the “right” choice isn’t always clear-cut

• Examine the role of senior legal and compliance leaders in shaping and challenging the ethical direction of corporate decision-making