Public Sector Management and Governance Conference

Lionheart Corporate Governance is pleased to announce that Patrick Downes will be a featured speaker at the upcoming Public Sector Management and Governance Conference, taking place on Tuesday, 11 February 2026.

Session Title:

Ethics and Integrity – Safeguarding Trust in Public Service

As part of a robust agenda addressing GDPR, FOI, procurement, crisis response, and employment law, Patrick’s session will focus on the critical role ethics plays in building and sustaining trust in public institutions.

Key Topics Covered:

-Living the Public Sector Code of Conduct day-to-day

-Handling gifts, hospitality, and political neutrality with care

-Addressing suspected misconduct swiftly and correctly

-Supporting whistleblowers and reinforcing accountability

-Learning from integrity failures — and avoiding repeat mistakes

About the Speaker:

Patrick brings over 25 years of senior leadership and board advisory experience across the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Managing Partner of Lionheart he is known for his pragmatic, real-world approach to governance, ethics, and regulatory risk.

For those attending the event, be sure to join this session for a grounded, strategic discussion on how integrity safeguards not just compliance — but also legitimacy, leadership, and long-term public trust.