Two minutes with Covidien

Covidien was the big winner for the second year in a row at the 17th annual IR Magazine US Awards on March 22, 2012. Cole Lannum, vice president of investor relations, talks about his lean IR team’s 24/7/365 commitment, a novel approach to sell-side corporate access, and how Covidien handled a CEO transition last year. Covidien won the grand prix for best overall IR prpgram – large cap, best IR professional – large cap, best investment community meetings, and best IR in sector – healthcare. 

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  • Briefing – Making your investor day work beyond the event
    Thursday, May 14, 2026

    Briefing – Making your investor day work beyond the event

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    Thursday, June 18, 2026

    Awards – Europe

    About the event The IR Impact Awards – Europe takes place on Thursday, June 18, 2026 in London. This very special event honors excellence in the investor relations profession across Europe and we are excited to welcome everyone for an evening of fine food and lots of celebrating! WHEN WHERE…

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  • Think Tank – Europe
    Thursday, June 18, 2026

    Think Tank – Europe

    About the event The IR Impact Think Tank – Europe will take place on Thursday, June 18, 2026 in London and exclusively for senior IR officers. Our think tanks are free to attend and our unique format enables participants to network extensively, discuss, debate and dissect topical issues affecting today’s…

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