Selected Keynotes, Talks, Presentations, Panels Etc.
Below are some of the keynotes, speeches, panels, presentations etc. that we have organized, chaired, and/or participated in.
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Frequent Speaker at “Association of Certified Fraud Examiners” ACFE Conferences Across the US
Several presentations over the decades at the ACFE’s US-based Global Fraud Conferences on topics related to Sarbanes-Oxley, Corporate Fraud, and Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC).
Seen here with Senator Sarbanes and Congressman Oxley (coauthors of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act) at an ACFE Global Fraud Conference where all three were invited to speak.
Frequent Teaching at “American Accounting Association” (AAA) Events and Meetings in the US
Our Founder pictured here with Congressman Mike Oxley (coauthor of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act) and the then-Chairperson of the American Accounting Association.
Some of the topics have included Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404 and Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) at American Accounting Association (AAA) Annual Meetings around the US.
Frequent Keynotes/Speeches at IIA’s Local and International Conferences and Meetings in the US and Around the World
For example (see picture): Presenting at the IIA’s (Institute of Internal Auditors) International Conference during their 75th Anniversary celebration in NYC (seen here with event keynote speaker, Ms. Julia Gillard, Former Prime Minister of Australia).
Frequent Teaching/Speaking at FEI’s (Financial Executives International) and FERF’s (FEI Research Foundation) Events in the US
For example: our Founder pictured here with then President of FEI (Financial Executives International), Mr. Michael Cangemi, as well as Mr. Li Su, the Director General of the Yunnan Provincial Department of Audit who was leading a delegation from China. Topics of discussion/presentation: how COSO could be used in China and the impact of SOX on companies in China
Panelist at FEI’s 2014 International Summit Leadership at the Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center in National Harbor, Maryland.
Topic: “GRC: Operational Considerations and Technology Solutions”
Panelist at the New Jersey “Economic Forum” Sessions Organized by Local Chambers of Commerce and Sponsored by the NJ Chapter of Financial Executives International (FEI) at the Pines Manor, Edison, New Jersey
Multiple Speaking/Teaching Engagements at Quality-related events e.g. Quality Management Association (QMA) New York, American Society of Quality (ASQ) New Jersey, Quality/ISO Conferences, etc.
Panelist at the 2007 Event: “Sarbanes-Oxley Turns Five” organized by the National Review Institute in D.C. (moderated by CNBC’s Lawrence Kudlow)
Other Panelists:
US Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC), Past President of Heritage Foundation
Maurice “Hank” Greenberg, former chairman and CEO of American International Group (AIG), and chairman and CEO of C.V. Starr & Co.
Alex Pollock, former distinguished senior fellow with the R Street Institute, now a Senior Fellow at the Mises Institute; past resident fellow at the AEI
Michael Ryan, Executive Director of the Center for US Capital Markets Competitiveness at the United States Chamber of Commerce (USCC)
Jason Trennett, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Strategas, and Investment Committee Member at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund
Moderator: Larry Kudlow, Economics Editor at National Review Online (NRO), host of the CNBC show Kudlow & Company, regular guest on the CNBC show Squawk Box, and host of the talk radio show The Larry Kudlow Show on WABC.
Keynote at IIA Mexico’s National Conference in World Trade Center (WTC), Mexico City
Theme: Internal Auditing, Control, and Governance
Topic: “Ethics as a Foundation for Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC)”
Concept: Governance, Risk, And Compliance built on a foundation of Ethics (GRACE™)
Event Co-Valedictorian and Plenary Panelist at the IOD’s London Global Convention on Corporate Governance and Sustainability at the Hotel Montcalm in London, UK
Our Founder’s Presentation Topic:
Building Corporate Governance and Sustainability Competency
Conference Theme:
Board’s Transformational Strategy for Building a Sustainability Paradigm
Speaking at the London Global Convention on Corporate Governance and Sustainability at the Millennium Hotel at Mayfair in London, UK
Presentation topic: How to Go from SOX to GRC to ESG (and beyond).
As seen here with:
John Griffith-Jones, Chairman, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), UK, and
Professor Sir Andrew Likierman, Dean, London Business School (LBS), UK
Valedictorian Address at the London Global Convention on Corporate Governance and Sustainability at the Millennium Hotel at Mayfair in London, UK
Conference Theme: “Boards To Lead:
Effective Corporate Governance and Sustainability in the Boardroom”
Presentation topic: Governance, Risk And Compliance,
on a foundation of Ethics (GRACE™).
Special Address at the London Global Convention on Corporate Governance and Sustainability at The Tower Hotel in the UK
Topic: Boardroom Strategies for Managing Risk and Preventing Fraud
Conference Theme: Boardroom Effectiveness
Chairing the Panel at the Global Convention on Corporate Ethics And Risk Management at the Hotel Intercontinental in Singapore
Theme: Board’s Ethics and Emerging Risk Strategies in Turbulent Times
Panel Topic: Corporate Ethics and Legal Compliance
Panelists: Senior Legal, Ethics and Risk Management Professionals and Executives from the Asia-Pacific region
Numerous Presentations Across the Asia-Pacific Region including Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, India, China, Japan, and Australia
Some of the organizations that our Founder has spoken at include: HKICPA (Hong Kong Institute of CPAs), SID (Singapore Institute Of Directors), NUS (National University of Singapore), CIoD (China Institute of Directors), MIA (Malaysian Institute of Accountants), GMA (Global Management Academy), SMU (Singapore Management University), JEF (Japan Engineers Federation), AICPA’s CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants), ICPAS (Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore), and ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Note: This list of organization is neither complete nor comprehensive.
European Chairperson “Award” from the SOX & GRC Institutes at the London Global Convention at the Radisson Edwardian Bloomsbury Street Hotel
European Chairperson award of SOX/GRC Institutes awarded to the late Dr. Madhav Mehra, President of the UK-based World Council for Corporate Governance (at the IOD’s combination of the 11th International Conference on Corporate Governance and its 2nd Global Conference on Sustainability in London, where our Founder was invited to speak on the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Conference Theme: Corporate Governance and Sustainability Challenges.
Speaking at a Dubai Quality Group (DQG) Conference
Dubai Quality Group (DQG) is a non-profit organization set up by the Dubai Economy under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Guided by the vision of H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Quality Group was established in 1994 to develop and promote Excellence in UAE. DQG is committed to being a center of knowledge sharing for all topics relating to Innovation and Excellence.
Pictured here with: Chairman and Board Secretary of the Dubai Quality Group at the official book signing and promotion of Essentials of Corporate Governance (authored by our Founder).
Conference Chair for the “Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)” Conference at the Hyatt Regency (Dubai) in the United Arab Emirates
Closing Address at the World Congress on Business Excellence and Innovation Leadership at Hotel Habtoor Palace in Dubai (UAE)
Special Address (Event Closing) during the Valedictory Plenary Session by our Founder and Chairperson.
Conference Theme: Reshaping the Board’s Strategy for Business Excellence through Creativity and Innovation.
Panel Chair on “Transparency and Accountability for Effective CSR and Sustainable Development” at the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Convention at the Hotel Intercontinental in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Keynote Address at the Global Convention on Business Excellence & Quality at the Burj Al Arab in Dubai (UAE)
Special Address by our Founder and Chairperson.
Topic: Business Excellence — Leadership for Creating a World-Class Organization
Conference Theme: Keys to Achieving World-Class Performance
Emcee (Master of Ceremonies) at the Award Ceremony for “Human Resource (HR) Excellence” at the International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Hotel Taj Lands End in Mumbai (India)
Our Founder has served as Emcee and/or interviewer for several business and technology events and conferences around the globe over the decades. That list is too long to include here. In addition, he has chaired several panel discussion on topics ranging from technology to entrepreneurship, and he has consistently received rave reviews and feedback for the same. As a lifelong learner, his natural curiosity lends itself well to this and other roles listed on this page as well as on the Founder page.
Closing Address at the International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Hotel Taj Lands End in Mumbai (India)
Special Event Closing Address during the Valedictory Plenary Session by our Founder and Chairperson.
Conference Theme: Integrating Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Mandates into Corporate Business Strategy.
Speaker at the World Congress on Total Quality at the Lalit Ashok Hotel in Bangalore, India
Our Founder speaking on:
Topic: “Reinventing Accountability for 21st Century Directors’ Challenges”.
Conference Theme:
Total Quality – The Catalyst for Ethical Business and Sustainability
Speaker at the 9th International Conference on CSR at the Hotel Taj Lands End in Mumbai (India)
Our Founder speaking on “CSR Communication — Social Media and Integrated Reporting”.
Theme: Corporate Social Responsibility — An Actionable Business Agenda.
Our Founder is seen here chairing the panel on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with panelists:
Rohit Adya, External Affairs Director and Chairman of Vodafone Foundation, ex-CEO of Vodafone
Vladimir Bernstein, CEO, Boardmaps; BS Finance @ Wharton School; MBA @ Stanford University
Keynote Speaker at the European Compliance Conference (ECC) at the Le Royal Meridien Bristol Hotel in Warsaw, Poland
Our Founder speaking on how to implement compliance objectives within an organization as well as international standards and frameworks for compliance, and internal controls and test plan preparations for key compliance functions.
He was also Chair for the industry panel on “Making Compliance Actionable.”
And many more …
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