1. Keynote Address "The Growing Importance of Risk Management within Corporate Governance" Sir John Gains, former CEO of Mowlem PLC

2. Sir John Gains Professional Engineer 40 Years construction & services background 9 years experience as CEO within a public company Non executive roles

3. Company Environment Growth in scale and complexity of companies Growth in worldwide dimension Development & Importance of risk control environment In a worldwide competitive environment pressure on costs Shortage of good people increases need for systems

4. CEO Environment Time availability Requirement for wide range of skills Total responsibility Management of good people backed by comprehensive control and reporting systems.

5. Board Environment Non executive directors infrequent presence in business Have to be squeaky clean Corporate governance pressure Straightforward and intelligible information essential