“Beyond Business” – The Modern CEO | 2015 Concordia Annual Summit

Speakers:
John J. Hamre
Mr. Muhtar Kent

The role of business in society is changing. Philanthropy is no longer the primary way in which companies engage on social and environmental issues. Companies are increasingly incorporating corporate responsibility into their core businesses and in doing so are realizing both social and bottom-line benefits. CEOs are the drivers of this shift in business responsibility and strategy. Behind every modern company that embraces sustainable and socially-oriented practices is a transformational leader. From water security to workers’ rights, going “beyond business” is at the forefront of the 21st century CEO’s priorities.

As the opening session of the 2015 Summit, Concordia truly envisions this conversation as a way to set the stage for the entire conference. Muhtar Kent is an exemplary leader at the forefront of integrating sustainability and social responsibility throughout his entire corporation and will be showcased as a pioneering champion of social impact within the private sector. We envision Mr. Kent speaking to the opportunities and challenges associated with the adoption of sustainable practices, addressing questions such as: Why has sustainability been prioritized in the corporate agenda? How are companies being measured by their sustainability efforts? How can companies achieve triple bottom lines while still leading market competition? How does creating a shared value model open new opportunities to take social issues into account and even improve competitiveness?

Concordia is the leading public-private sector convener, with the Annual Summit one of the most important global gatherings of C-suite executives, heads of state, government officials, nonprofit leaders, and entrepreneurs.

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