Business Integrity Innovations is brought to you by the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) and the Compliance Podcast Network (CPN). This podcast is inspired by Ethics 1st, a multi-stakeholder initiative led by CIPE that creates pathways for accountable and sustainable investment in Africa. Companies can use Ethics 1st to standardize their business practices, develop sound corporate governance systems, and demonstrate their commitment to compliance and business See more +
Business Integrity Innovations is brought to you by the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) and the Compliance Podcast Network (CPN). This podcast is inspired by Ethics 1st, a multi-stakeholder initiative led by CIPE that creates pathways for accountable and sustainable investment in Africa. Companies can use Ethics 1st to standardize their business practices, develop sound corporate governance systems, and demonstrate their commitment to compliance and business ethics.
In this episode, host Tom Fox interviews Patrick Obath, a former CEO of Shell East Africa, who is now active in the business community as a coach and leader. Obath discusses his extensive career, his role in advocating for business associations in Kenya through the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), and strategies to improve corporate governance and financing for businesses. He emphasizes the importance of ethical behavior, combating the perception of corruption, and the necessity of robust compliance frameworks. The conversation also touches on the significance of leadership development, leveraging experiences from multinational corporations, and future challenges for business integrity in Kenya and other African markets.
Key Highlights
1. Business Advocacy and Corporate Governance in Kenya
2. The Role of Business Integrity
3. Compliance Standards and Anti-Bribery Efforts
4. Leadership Development and Training
5. Future Challenges and Opportunities in Business Integrity
Resources
CIPE | https://www.cipe.org/
KEPSA | https://kepsa.or.ke/
Patrick Obath on Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-obath-367936a/ See less -