Breakfast Roundtable with Professor Ken McPhail: Changing Role of Business in Society

29 Nov 2023 08:00 - 09:30

Member Price: FREE
In-person event

This event is part of the Chamber’s Global Visionary series, dedicated to fostering robust business connections, providing invaluable global business insights, and facilitating meaningful interactions among Chamber members and distinguished visiting global senior management and VIPs.

By invitation only

Event details

BritCham Shanghai is delighted to extend an exclusive invitation to our members for a special Roundtable during the upcoming Professor Ken McPhail, Head of Alliance Manchester Business School visit in November. This is a unique opportunity for members to participate in a roundtable discussion with Professor Ken McPhail, on the topic of Changing Role of Business in Society.

Professor Ken McPhail will take the opportunity to deliver an insightful talk to members based on his profound research area. We believe it presents a valuable occasion for networking and the exchange of insights. This event is both free of charge and exclusive to invited guests. Complimentary tea and coffee will be provided during the event.

This session is convened under strict Chatham House rules to facilitate open discussion and encourage the establishment of a supportive network of British and international companies.

This event is by invitation only.

The Speaker

Kenneth Mcphail
Prof, Chair in Accounting and Head of Alliance Manchester Business School, A&F Accounting & Finance

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Kenneth Mcphail

Prof, Chair in Accounting and Head of Alliance Manchester Business School, A&F Accounting & Finance

Ken McPhail is currently Head of Alliance Manchester Business School. He was previously Deputy Head and Director of Research. Prior to this, Ken was Vice Dean for Social Responsibility within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Manchester. As Vice Dean, Ken oversaw the strategic development and implementation of the Universities distinctive social responsibility agenda across 5 schools, 36 disciplines, 18,000 students and 1,800 academic and support staff. In addition, Ken also sat on the University’s Social Responsibility Governance Group, chaired by the Vice Chancellor and Principle.

As Vice Dean for Social Responsibility, Ken was involved in delivering a new strategic relationship between the University and Greater Manchester City Council with a co-funded Economic Advisor to the new City Mayor. He was involved in the New Strategic Inclusive Growth Unit partnership with Joseph Rowntree Foundation and the Prize winning “Policy @ Manchester” platform for turning research into impact. He initiated the New Ethical Grand Challenges program, and facilitated the Sustainably Challenge delivered to 5000 new students in Welcome Week 2016.

Prior to joining the University of Manchester, Ken McPhail was the Head of School at La Trobe University Melbourne. Ken was responsible for managing a complex departmental structure with staff across five campuses and played an active role in delivering the biggest change management process in the history of the school. Ken was also the Chair of the Business School’s newly establish 2017 Committee tasked with blue-sky thinking around delivering the universities strategic vision and beyond.

Preceding his role at La Trobe University Melbourne, Ken was the Director of Undergraduate Studies and The Scottish Centre for Professional Ethics at the University of Glasgow. His role involved the management of some major changes in undergraduate provision across Glasgow University. Ken was also part of a team that secured grant funding of £50,000 to establish a Scottish forum for Professional Ethics.

Ken’s roles have involved liaising with key professional bodies, professional service firms and other institutions, including The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland; The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Scotland; the BBC; The Scottish Science Centre, The Royal Academy of Edinburgh, The General Medical Council, the Law Society, The Association of Certified Chartered Accountants.

Ken’s work is focused on various aspects of accounting ethics and corporate accountability. He has a PhD from the University of Dundee and a MA (Honours) degree in Accountancy & Computer Science from the Heriot-Watt University.