M2 / Working in a regulated environment: How corporate governance affects corporate communicators

Date: Monday, 27 June
Time: 10:30 – 11:45 am
Track: Business Management

For many U.S. companies, the ultimate decision maker isn’t the CEO – it’s Uncle Sam. In this session you’ll discover how the new regulatory environment in the U.S. has impacted U.S.-based companies, and what that means for communicators. John Jacobs will discuss the implications of corporate governance standards, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and other regulatory issues affecting U.S. and international stock issuers.

This session will cover:

• Key information about the current regulatory environment
• The importance of corporate governance reforms and independent regulatory bodies
• NASDAQ's corporate governance model

Presenter / John L. Jacobs / Maryland, USA, is executive vice president and chief marketing officer for the NASDAQ Stock Market. His group is responsible for NASDAQ’s brand marketing, including advertising, marketing communication, market research, public relations and media relations. He also serves as CEO of the NASDAQ Financial Products Division, where he is responsible for all aspects of the financial products business strategy.