
Rupal Patel
Rupal Patel is a Former CIA Officer, awarded War Zone Service Medals and Meritorious Citations for "exceptional performance of... Read More
Former President & CEO of Olympus
Michael Woodford MBE is a British businessman who was formerly President and CEO of Olympus Corporation, making him the first non-Japanese person to be appointed as the company’s CEO. However, he was dismissed after just four months in the position when he uncovered explosive financial irregularities.
"Exposing the Olympus scandal"
Michael discovered that hundreds of millions of dollars had been transferred to mysterious accounts and when he brought it to the attention of his Chairman and board he was instantly sacked. Told that he should fear for his safety, he returned to London and briefed the Serious Fraud Office, starting a series of enquiries involving the FBI, SFO and the Toyko Police. The scale of fraud was estimated to be $1.7billion, over twenty years. The Sunday Times, The Independent and The Sun, all awarded him the 2011/12 "Business Person of the Year", and he also received the prestigious Financial Times "Boldness in Business" Award. He subsequently founded and became director of Michael Woodford Associates, which provides specialist training and consultancy on corporate governance, business in Japan and workplace cultures.
Michael offers audiences his own insight into this dramatic story. He speaks about risk management, corporate morality and social responsibility providing audience members with real world solutions to real business problems.
Curious about what this speaker or our other experts can bring to your next event? We’re here to help you find the perfect fit to inspire, inform, and engage your audience.
Give us a call on +44 (0)1628 601 400 or send us an email to hello@speakers.co.uk to find out how we can help make your event an outstanding success.
Please contact us for information on speaker fees and booking availability.
Ready to secure an exceptional speaker for your upcoming event? Our booking process is designed to be simple and efficient, ensuring a smooth experience from start to finish.
Simply phone or email us to take the next step. Let’s make your event a success together.
Our consultants have the expertise and knowledge to find your perfect speaker and make your vision a reality.
"*" indicates required fields
Talk to our consultants on +44 (0)1628 601 400
Email us on hello@speakers.co.uk
"*" indicates required fields