“What is the Board's Role in Risk Oversight Today?”

Thursday, May 1, 2008 - 7:00am - 9:00am

Jere Buffington Vice President Risk Management SAIC

Richard Mejia Partner Ernst & Young LLP

Preston Romm Vice President & CFO Iomega Corporation

Trindl Reeves (Moderator) Principal Barney & Barney LLC

Newspapers today are filled with stories about companies and boards under fire for failing to adequately manage risk. Has the amount of risk actually increased, or is it just having its time in the hot spotlight?

• What exactly is risk?
• What are 'best practices' in 2008?
• Are boards adequately monitoring risk?
• Is risk assessment the responsibility of management with the board's oversight or should the board take on a larger role?
• Ultimately, where does the buck stop?
• How can boards mitigate risk and avoid the repercussions of containment failures?

Join in on this up-to-the-minute look at the current state of risk and walk away with heightened awareness and new tips and tools for managing your company's risk in this new environment.

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