Winning IR

With shareholder activism rates continuing to rise and defense strategies becoming more complex, how can IR and management teams be better prepared for activist situations? In this episode of Winning IR, Kiley Rawlins, Vice President - Investor Relations at Ulta Beauty, draws on her 25 years of experience in IR and shares insights on activism readiness and how investor relations officers should prepare for and approach potential activist campaigns. Listen to the full episode to learn more about: Winning IR is brought to you by Irwin. For more winning ideas, subscribe to Winning IR wherever you get your podcasts. For more information, visit getirwin.com/winning-ir

While the content of your message has a large impact on how well your company is understood by investors and analysts, how you deliver your message can carry equal weight. In this week’s episode of Winning IR, Mark sits down with David Calusdian, President at Sharon Merrill Advisors. They discuss how developing your presence and communication skills can benefit IROs and Executives alike. Listen to the full episode to learn more about: Winning IR is brought to you by Irwin. For more winning ideas, subscribe to Winning IR wherever you get your podcasts. For more information, visit getirwin.com/winning-ir

The Small-Mid-Cap landscape has changed drastically in recent years, and targeting is a key concern for companies looking to reduce stock volatility, build new relationships, and grow their company. In this episode of Winning IR, Mark Fasken sits down with Jonathan Paterson to discuss how mid-cap companies can build effective targeting and outreach strategies. Listen to the full episode to learn more about: Winning IR is brought to you by Irwin. For more winning ideas, subscribe to Winning IR wherever you get your podcasts. For more information, visit getirwin.com/winning-ir

Over the last few years, IR teams are increasingly becoming more proactive with buy-side engagement due to regulatory requirements and an evolution in standard practices in corporate access. During this evolution, it's become clear that there is some mystery surrounding buy-side corporate access and how IRO’s can begin to leverage these teams to benefit their outreach and relationships. In this episode of Winning IR, Mark Fasken and Elizabeth Librizzi, Chief Administrative Officer for Equities at AllianceBernstein, sit down to discuss how buy-side corporate access can help corporates build long-term sustainable relationships. Listen to the full episode to learn more about: Winning IR is brought to you by Irwin. For more winning ideas, subscribe to Winning IR wherever you get your podcasts. For more information, visit getirwin.com/winning-ir

Managing an IPO is, without a doubt, a career-making transaction for an IRO. On this episode of Winning IR, Mark Fasken and Catherine Buan, Investor Relations at Asana, discuss what IR practitioners who find or want to find themselves in the seat to lead a company through their go-public transition. Catherine is an industry veteran and has managed IPOs for some of the biggest tech companies in the market, and she shares some really insightful advice from her years of experience. Listen to the full episode to learn more about: Winning IR is brought to you by Irwin. For more winning ideas, subscribe to Winning IR wherever you get your podcasts. For more information, visit getirwin.com/winning-ir

In this episode of Winning IR, Mark Fasken and Patricia Cruz, Senior Manager, Investor Relations at Etsy, Inc, talk about her experience transitioning into an in-house role from a previous consulting career, and what it takes to be a next-generation IRO. Patricia shares her best advice for finding the path that will bring you the most success in your IR career, getting exposure and building your network, and ensuring you build the right skills to be successful in the long-term. Listen to the full episode to learn more about: Winning IR is brought to you by Irwin. For more winning ideas, subscribe to Winning IR wherever you get your podcasts. For more information, visit getirwin.com/winning-ir

IR is a busy and sometimes chaotic role at any public company. IR teams carry the weight of relationships that can impact a company's performance in the public markets, and managing, maintaining, and growing those relationships requires constant care. The role becomes even more critical when a company dominates the headlines. In today’s episode, Mark Fasken sits down with Andrea Daley, Vice President of Investor Relations at Dentsply Sirona. In 2022, just one year into Andrea’s tenure in her first IR role, the company faced numerous executive transitions and challenging situations in the markets and the press. Andrea and Mark discuss her experience leading IR through that time, her best advice to IROs finding themselves in a similar situation, and how facing those challenges built a stronger and more resilient IR function. Listen to the full episode to learn more about: Winning IR is brought to you by Irwin. For more winning ideas, subscribe to Winning IR wherever you get your podcasts. For more information, visit getirwin.com/winning-ir

One of the topics we often hear within the IR community is how to earn a seat at the strategic table. On this episode of Winning IR, Mark Fasken and Adam Borgatti, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations at Aecon Group, talk about what it takes to expand your scope of responsibility as an IRO, and how to take your leadership to the next level. Adam has held multiple senior leadership positions in the finance industry. He is currently responsible for leading Aecon’s Investor Relations, Sustainability, Corporate Affairs, Corporate Communications and Marketing functions, as well as supporting the leadership team at Aecon with developing long-term business plans, evaluating strategic initiatives, and leading the assessment and execution of Aecon’s acquisition opportunities. Given his breadth of responsibilities, Adam knows a thing or two about deeply growing your skills to become a multi-disciplinary leader. Listen to the full episode to learn more about: Winning IR is brought to you by Irwin. For more winning ideas, subscribe to Winning IR wherever you get your podcasts. For more information, visit getirwin.com/winning-ir

The earnings cycle can sometimes force a focus on communicating short-term results and strategies with the investment community. This can sometimes prevent issuers from sharing their companies' long-term vision and strategy effectively. So how can you ensure that your vision is understood? In this episode of Winning IR, Mark Fasken and Moira Conlon, Founder, and CEO of Financial Profiles, talk about balancing short-term success and reporting with creating and communicating a long-term, value-driven company story. Listen to the full episode to learn more about: Winning IR is brought to you by Irwin. For more winning ideas, subscribe to Winning IR wherever you get your podcasts. For more information, visit getirwin.com/winning-ir

A foundational component to your success as an IRO is your ability to effectively build relationships and engage the C-Suite. This is no small task, as senior stakeholders tend to have varying priorities, appetites for information, and bandwidth. In today’s episode of Winning IR, Mark Fasken and Kendra Brown sit down to discuss her twenty-four-year career at FactSet, what she brought to IR from her nearly two decades of experience in product management, and how to best become a trusted strategic resource to the C-Suite. Listen to the full episode to learn more about: Don’t miss your chance to explore the powerful partnership between Irwin and FactSet. For more information on how this software integration can benefit your IR program today, head to our website: www.getirwin.com. Winning IR is brought to you by Irwin. For more winning ideas, subscribe to Winning IR wherever you get your podcasts. For more information, visit getirwin.com/winning-ir

ESG remains high on the priority list for investor relations, but what does that mean to your everyday workflows? In this episode of Winning IR, Mark Fasken and Jordyn Eskijian, Program Manager, Investor Relations & ESG at H&R Block, sit down to talk about aligning purpose and performance through ESG to add shareholder value and create positive impact.. Listen to the full episode to learn more about: About our guest Jordyn Eskijian is currently the Program Manager, Investor Relations & ESG at H&R Block. Prior to her current role, Jordyn held various financial, accounting, and data science roles within the company. Jordyn was recently named to NIRI’s Rising Leaders Under 40 list, and is the Programs Chair of the Kansas City Chapter Board. Winning IR is brought to you by Irwin. For more winning ideas, subscribe to Winning IR wherever you get your podcasts. For more information, visit getirwin.com/winning-ir

Starting a new role is stressful for any professional. It’s been proven that making a career change is one of your life’s most stressful events. With IR being such a critical function within a company, and with limited resources and increasing responsibility, the pressure to succeed and provide value early on is paramount. In this episode of Winning IR, Mark Fasken and Luke Wyse, Senior Vice President, Finance & Investor Relations at Triumph Financial, talk about the essential activities and strategies an IRO should focus on in their first 90 days in a new IR role. Listen to the episode to learn more about: Winning IR is brought to you by Irwin. For more winning ideas, subscribe to Winning IR wherever you get your podcasts. For more information, visit getirwin.com/winning-ir

The sometimes adversarial nature between Corporate IR and the Sell-Side can result in some unknowns when it comes to building strong and mutually beneficial relationships between IROs and sell-side analysts. In this episode of Winning IR, Mark Fasken sits down with Megan McGrath, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations at Cushman & Wakefield. Megan's insights are incredibly valuable for Investor Relations Officers who want to enhance their sell-side coverage. As someone who has worked in the sell-side industry, Megan's advice comes from a place of deep understanding. Having held key positions as an analyst and Director of Research at top firms like The Buckingham Research Group, MKM Partners, Barclays Capital, and Lehman Brothers, Megan's expertise is unparalleled. Listen to the episode to learn more about: Winning IR is brought to you by Irwin. For more winning ideas, subscribe to Winning IR wherever you get your podcasts. For more information, visit getirwin.com/winning-ir

In today’s episode of Winning IR, Mark Fasken sits down with Alex Jorgensen, Managing Director and Head of IR at Prosek Partners to talk all things IPO. Navigating an initial public offering is no small feat, with many moving pieces and requirements to successfully launch a company into the public markets. Alex has advised on over 35 go-to-market transactions and shares his experience, best practices, and things to avoid. Listen to the full episode to learn more about Winning IR is brought to you by Irwin. For more winning ideas, subscribe to Winning IR wherever you get your podcasts. For more information, visit getirwin.com/winning-ir

In today’s episode of Winning IR, Mark Fasken sits down with Chris Mayo, CFA, the Head of Primary Markets, Americas, at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). As companies in North America continue to seek out capital in the public markets, expanding access to capital through an international listing can provide opportunities from some of the deepest pools of capital in the world. Chris shares his advice for North American companies on listing strategies and what issuers need to know about accessing European investors. Listen to the full episode to learn more about Winning IR is brought to you by Irwin. For more winning ideas, subscribe to Winning IR wherever you get your podcasts. For more information, visit getirwin.com/winning-ir

In today’s episode of Winning IR, Mark Fasken sits down with Mary Turnbull, Managing Director, Corporate Access, Institutional Equity Sales at Raymond James. With securing capital and building stronger relationships on the top of priority lists for issuers and IROs, Mary shares her best advice for IROs on navigating Corporate Access, how it works, and how to get more exposure to investors. Listen to the full episode to learn more about Winning IR is brought to you by Irwin. For more winning ideas, subscribe to Winning IR wherever you get your podcasts. For more information, visit getirwin.com/winning-ir

In this episode of Winning IR, Mark Fasken sits down with Rodney Nelson—VP of Investor Relations at Twilio (Director and Head Of Investor Relations of Qualtrics at the time of recording). Rodney shares his expert perspective on why IROs should have a solid understanding of their investor base, the importance of conducting an investor analysis, and further insights on the evolution of a public company’s shareholder base. Listen to the full episode to learn more about: Winning IR is brought to you by Irwin. For more winning ideas, subscribe to Winning IR wherever you get your podcasts. For more information, visit getirwin.com/winning-ir

In this episode of Winning IR, Mark Fasken sits down with Gene Rubin, President of Rivel—the largest global perception study provider—to discuss how companies can gain competitive advantages by utilizing research, insight, and distinctive communications. Gene talks about the insights and value a perception study can provide, what point IRO’s should consider conducting one, the value of hiring an outside firm, and more insights from his 20-plus year tenure at Rivel. In this episode, we cover: What a perception study isThe events that may trigger a need for a perception study Some of the best practices to prepare for a perception study and ensure that it’s successful Conducting a perception study one yourself vs hiring an outside firmCommon misconceptions about perception studiesThe time commitment a perception study requires The steps to take after a perception study has been conducted About Our Guest Gene Rubin is the President of Rivel, and has been with the company since 2000. He manages the overall growth of revenue and profitability of the firm while overseeing custom investor perception study projects for several dozen clients. Since joining the Rivel team, he has led 600+ investor perception study projects, advising senior management teams and boards in areas of strategic investor communications across all industries, with a heavier concentration in energy, materials, financials and industrials. Gene helped to create Rivel’s Executive Intelligence Council (now GuideLign) program and is also heavily involved in its research and programming processes. In addition, he has served as a mentor supporting the growth of Rivel’s consulting team since 2006. He is a frequent presenter and panelist at NIRI local chapter meetings, regional conferences and national events. Prior to joining Rivel, Gene spent eight years working as a stockbroker for various brokerage firms on Wall Street. Much of Gene’s free time is devoted to School of Rock activities and his son’s rock & roll band, The Inoculated Canaries. He earned a BA in International Business from Hofstra University. Winning IR is brought to you by Irwin. For more winning ideas, subscribe to Winning IR wherever you get your podcasts. For more information, visit getirwin.com/winning-ir

In this episode of Winning IR, Mark Fasken sits down with Scott Einberger, Investor Relations Officer at JLL, to talk about how he approaches investor targeting and practical advice for IR teams looking to attract new investors. Scott shares his best advice and tips on building, prioritizing, and measuring his investor targeting efforts, and what advice IROs need to know when it comes to effective investor outreach and relationship building. In this episode, we cover: About our guest: Scott Einberger is an accomplished investor relations and finance professional with over 20 years of experience. He is currently the IRO at JLL and has extensive experience in the food and beverage, consumer staples, and hospitality industries, with strong knowledge of market dynamics and industry drivers. Connect with Scott on LinkedIn here. Winning IR is brought to you by Irwin. For more winning ideas, subscribe to Winning IR wherever you get your podcasts. For more information, visit getirwin.com/winning-ir

In this new episode of Winning IR, Mark Fasken sits down with Rebecca Gardy, Senior Vice President and Chief Investor Relations Officer at Campbell Soup Company, to talk about how to lead through influence and foster stronger relationships with external and internal stakeholders. Rebecca talks about the three most important skills for a successful IRO, the importance of trusted relationships between IR and internal stakeholders that create value for the whole organization, how IROs can build the skills needed to grow, and more insights from her extensive career in finance and communications. In this episode, we cover: About Our Guest: 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. Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn. Winning IR is brought to you by Irwin. For more winning ideas, subscribe to Winning IR wherever you get your podcasts. For more information, visit getirwin.com/winning-ir