Tuesday, June 19 | 11:40 AM-1:20 PM
Level: Overview
Recommended Prerequisite: None
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Learn about the cultural changes that several major corporations have implemented to win back trust after a crisis within their organization. The companies, all at various stages in the recovery process, are fighting to overcome the internal challenges that come with such incidents and implement meaningful programs that set their companies on the right path going forward.
Moderator: Katherine McLane
Crisis Communications and Reputation Management Expert, The Mach 1 Group
Katherine McLane founded the Mach 1 Group in Austin to provide strategic communications, media and public affairs counsel supporting global brands and organizations. Prior to founding the Mach 1 Group, McLane was Vice President for Communications & External Affairs for the LIVESTRONG Foundation. She served as the organization’s chief communications and crisis management architect during years of global media attention surrounding its founder, successfully steering a course that kept the Foundation’s mission front and center. McLane also served as press secretary for the U.S. Department of Education.
Joao Elek
Former Chief Compliance and Governance Officer, Petrobras
Theresa LaPlaca
Head of Conduct Management Office, Wells Fargo
Dr. Andreas Pohlmann
Partner, Pohlmann & Company
Former Chief Compliance Officer, Siemens and SNC-Lavalin Group