About this Event
Is the job of a Company Director simply to make as much money as possible, as quickly as possible, for shareholders? Do businesses have obligations to employees, other stakeholders and society as a whole?
In this book, Professor Alexander (‘Sandy’) Pepper, Chair of the University Board of Governors and Emeritus Professor at LSE, considers the controversial subject of corporate purpose. Drawing on philosophy, economics, law and management studies, he critically examines competing answers to the question ‘What’s a Company For?’.
Join us on Monday 23 November at 5:00pm for the book launch. There will be a talk and discussion with Professor Pepper, followed by networking over drinks and canapés. Free signed copies of the book will be available on the evening for guests who would like one.
Doors open at 5:00pm so we can start promptly at 5:20pm.
Venue: Richmond Building Atrium and LT3
Agenda
17:00 – Arrival, drinks and canapés
17:20 – Welcome from Professor Vikas Kumar, [room]
17:30 – Talk by Professor Pepper
17:50 – Discussion with Professor Pepper and Jonathan Chocqueel-Mangan
18:10 – Close
18:15 – Free signed copies, cake and photographs
If you have any questions or specific access requirements, please email [email protected].
Please let us know about dietary requirements when you book. As catering has to be ordered in advance, we may not be able to accommodate requests received after 5pm on Thursday 5 November.
A photographer will be present at the event. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please let us know on arrival.
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM
Arrival and networking:
Info: Doors open at 5pm. Please register on arrival. Drinks and canapés will be available.
🕑: 05:20 PM
Welcome
Info: Professor Vikas Kumar, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), opens the event.
🕑: 05:30 PM
Talk
Info: Professor Alexander Pepper on the book and the question of corporate purpose.
🕑: 05:50 PM
Discussion
Info: Professor Pepper in conversation with Jonathan C.
🕑: 06:10 PM
Close
Info: Vice-Chancellor Graeme Galbraith closes the event.
🕑: 06:15 PM - 07:00 PM
Networking + Signed Copies
Info: Networking in Richmond Atrium, free signed copies, cake and photographs.
Event venue & nearby stays
Richmond Building, Portland Street, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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