10 Seasoned IR Experts' Top Tips for Career Growth in Investor Relations
We asked seasoned IR professionals how they were able to grow their careers in Investor Relations. This is what they told us:
January 18, 2024
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The Most Important Skills for Success in IR (and How to Develop Them)
Building a career in IR requires a combination of education, experience, and developing critical skills. Learn more from Rebecca Gardy:
June 27, 2023
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The Habits of High-Performing IROs and How to Build a Career in Investor Relations
Investor Relations Officers are key strategic players. Learn what qualities separate the top-performing IROs from their counterparts.
March 31, 2023
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Embracing Equity - Paving the Path to an Equitable Future for Women in IR
How can we build a more equitable future for women in IR and capital markets? Read on to learn more.
March 20, 2023
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Introducing Our New IR Careers Website, ir-jobs.com
Investor relations is a role unlike any other, so we created a unique space for hiring and professional development in IR at ir-jobs.com.
May 18, 2022
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S4E07 - Michaella Gallina from Wave on The Path to CFO: Leveraging IR Skills for Leadership Roles
Michaella Gallina is the Chief Financial Officer at Wave and the Vice President of Investor Relations, ESG, and productivity at H&R Block. Before taking on the CFO role, she built an impressive track record in investor relations, managing through acquisitions, activist investors, and restructuring. She was previously a consumer and technology analyst on the buy side and worked in investment banking.
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S4E06 - Tiffany Willis from Starbucks on Owning the Narrative and Compelling Storytelling in IR
Tiffany Willis, CPA, is currently the Senior Vice President, Investor Relations at Starbucks, and leads the company’s financial communication strategy. She is a vibrant storyteller and accomplished speaker, recently delivering the commencement speech for Goizueta’s Master Diploma Ceremony at Emory University. Prior to her role at Starbucks, Tiffany held senior roles at companies such as Ingredion Incorporated, Fiserv, Time Warner, and EY.
August 20, 2024
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S4E01 - Mark Hayes From Breakwater Strategy on How The Elevated IRO is Navigating The Future of IR
Mark Hayes is Partner and Head of Capital Markets Advisory, Investor and Geopolitical Intelligence at Breakwater Strategy, a strategic communications and insights agency that advises their clients on how to navigate change, crises, and complexities.
June 11, 2024
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S3E05 - Patricia Cruz from Etsy on Building a Next-Generation IR Career
Patricia serves as Senior Manager, Investor Relations at Etsy, Inc. where she helps build and execute the company's IR program. She is also part of the National Investor Relations Institute Board of Directors and recently served as VP of Programs in NIRI’s NextGen Committee.
December 18, 2023
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S3E04 - Andrea Daley from Dentsply Sirona on Navigating IR Amidst Executive Transitions
Andrea Daley is the Vice President of Investor Relations at Dentsply Sirona, the world's largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies. Before joining Dentsply Sirona in 2021, Andrea spent nearly 20 years in finance roles at healthcare companies, including 15 years at Cardinal Health.
December 10, 2023
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S3E03 - Adam Borgatti from Aecon on How to Expand Your Scope of Responsibility as an IRO
Adam Borgatti, CFA, CPIR, is Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations at Aecon Group. Prior to joining Aecon in 2009, Adam held leadership roles in the financial industry, including Vice President, RBC Capital Markets, Vice President, Investor Relations, at Scotiabank, and Vice President, National Bank Financial.
November 27, 2023
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S2E09 - Luke Wyse from Triumph Financial on The First 90 Days in a New IR Role
Luke Wyse, CFM, is currently the Senior Vice President, Finance & Investor Relations at Triumph Financial, serving as a strategic financial partner in the executive group working to drive shareholder value and facilitate the realization of corporate strategy. Before joining Triumph in 2014, he was Senior Vice President, Director of Finance for The F&M Bank & Trust Company, leading corporate finance activities and strategic, operational, and capital planning for the firm. Before joining F&M, Mr. Wyse served ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) in their I.T. Finance group. Earlier in his career, he worked in corporate finance departments at both Sterling Bancshares, Inc. (now Comerica) and Compass Bancshares, Inc. (now BBVA Compass).
October 2, 2023
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S2E01 - Rebecca Gardy From Campbell Soup Company on The IRO Blueprint For Leading Through Influence
Rebecca Gardy is the Senior Vice President and Chief Investor Relations Officer at Campbell Soup Company. She has extensive IR experience working at companies like Nike, Popeyes, Green Sky, and KPMG.
June 5, 2023
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S1E10 - Building a Strong Support System: The Power of Community in Investor Relations with Matt Brusch, NIRI
Matt Brusch is President and CEO of NIRI: The Association for Investor Relations. He was previously COO, led professional development programs, credentialing, publications and communications for NIRI. He has over 25 years of experience leading the investor relations and corporate communications functions for several public companies, and he served in regulatory and marketing roles with the Nasdaq Stock Market.
May 1, 2023
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S1E05 - Catapult Your Career: The Habits of High-Performing IROs with Smooch Repovich Rosenberg
Smooch Repovich Rosenberg is a pioneering executive search consultant, specializing in Investor Relations and Executive Communications. With a storied career spanning several decades, She is an expert at building high-performing teams and has helped businesses ranging from pre-IPO Startups to Fortune 100 Companies hire over 400 investor relations officers. She is also the only executive recruiter awarded with the prestigious title of NIRI Fellow.
February 20, 2023
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Ebooks & Guides
10 Seasoned IR Experts’ Top Tips for Career Growth in Investor Relations
10 Investor relations professionals and consultants shared how they were able to grow and prosper in their tenure in IR.
January 18, 2024
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The First 90 Days in a New IR Role
Packed with advice from IROs, this guide gives you everything you need to succeed in the first 90 days of your new investor relations role.
April 11, 2023
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State of the IRO
Learn more about what makes the IRO an integral part of your investor relations strategy.
May 16, 2022
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Webinars & Videos
NIRI Webinar: Embracing Equity - Paving the Path to an Equitable Future for Women in IR
Hear the lived experiences of women who have grown successful careers in IR and continue navigating the evolving industry.
March 20, 2023
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