EY & ACC Europe Executive Forum

In today’s climate of heightened regulatory scrutiny, stakeholder expectations, and technological disruption, the role of in-house legal, compliance, and ethics leaders is rapidly evolving. At the forefront of this shift: the ability to build and protect an organization’s integrity.

Together with the Association of Corporate Counsel Europe (ACC Europe), EY is pleased to invite you to an exclusive Executive Forum in Geneva and Zürich, focused on how senior leaders can shape integrity into a lasting source of strategic value—supported by data, driven by innovation, and grounded in purpose.

What to expect:
Global Integrity Report with Nick Harris, Philipp Kloeber, EY
Discover key findings from EY’s latest global research, reflecting the views of over 5,400 executives across 53 countries. The report highlights:

• The strategic value of building an “integrity-first” culture
• Compliance challenges linked to ESG and regulatory expectations
• AI governance and risks in ethical decision-making
• Practical ways to enable effective speak-up mechanisms
  

Expert Panel Discussion:
A forward-looking conversation with compliance and legal leaders on:

• Which integrity risks are most relevant in Switzerland and EU/EFTA today?
• Are companies in our region aligned with the latest global enforcement expectations?
• How are forward-looking organizations governing AI responsibly within their compliance frameworks?
• What steps are leaders taking to operationalize anti-retaliation and whistleblower protection?
• Can integrity and compliance become a differentiator with investors and regulators?

Case Study: AI in Investigations with Morgan Vallat, Nick Harris, EY
“Threat or Enabler? How AI is Changing Investigations”
Explore how AI is not only transforming the speed and scope of investigations, but also introducing new ethical and operational risks. We’ll present a real-world case illustrating how advanced analytics are helping (and challenging) compliance teams - and what this means for accountability, transparency, and control.

Panelists:
Philipp Fischer, Partner at Oberson Abels SA (In Geneva)
Rafael Merencio - Legal Affairs Manager & General Counsel at Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solution SA (In Geneva)
Dr. Annette Schüller, Board Member, Ethics and Compliance Switzerland (In Geneva)
Dr. Simone Nadelhofer, Partner at Schellenberg Wittmer (In Zurich)
Maurice Berthelon - Head Group Risk and Compliance at Ringier (In Zurich)

Additional information:

• This event will be held in English
• This forum is intended for senior executives in legal, compliance, and risk roles - such as General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officers, Heads of Legal, and leaders in Ethics and Integrity