Dorman Products, the Nasdaq-listed supplier of automotive parts, has made Alexander Whitelam its vice president of IR and risk management.
Most recently, Whitelam served as head of IR at SEI Investments Company. Before that, he ran the IR function at Chesapeake Utilities. He has also worked in IR at AMETEK and Aqua America.
‘We are excited to welcome Alex to Dorman,’ says David Hession, Dorman’s CFO, in a statement. ‘His broad experience across various industries will help us continue to expand our relationships with the investment community and enhance our IR program.’
In other people news, United States Antimony Corporation (USAC), which sells processed antimony, zeolite and precious metals, has appointed Jonathan Miller as its new vice president of IR and global sales director.
Most recently, Miller worked as a consultant specializing in investor and public relations. Prior to that, he held the role of vice president of sales and business development at technology company SRAX.
‘We have been waiting for the appropriate time to appoint someone to lead these very important and essential responsibilities at the company,’ says Gary Evans, chairman and co-CEO of USAC, in a statement.
‘With the turnaround regarding operations on all fronts and financial results derived from those efforts, it is time we began educating the investing public. Jonathan’s unique experience in marketing and effectively telling the story of various different companies through previous untraditional forums will allow us to reach an investment community that knows absolutely nothing about USAC or what we do.’
RPM International, the NYSE-listed owner of brands that supply specialty coatings, sealants and building materials, has promoted Matthew Schlarb to the role of vice president of IR and sustainability.
Schlarb joined RPM two years ago as senior director of IR. In the new role, he is responsible for the company’s Building a Better World sustainability initiative. An experienced IR professional, Schlarb previously held IR roles at Lottery.com, Fairmount Santrol and Mettler Toledo.
‘Matt’s experience and depth of knowledge have elevated RPM’s investor relations function to the next level,’ says Frank Sullivan, RPM chairman and CEO, in a statement. ‘[His] leadership will be instrumental in driving and expanding our sustainability initiatives.’
Finally, Tetiana Konstantynivska has been named as the new vice president of IR at TSX-listed Libero Copper & Gold Corporation.
An experienced IR and digital communications professional, Konstantynivska helped launch West Red Lake Gold Mines and ran IR and communications for Lucara Diamond. She has ongoing responsibilities with Dolly Varden Silver.
Ian Harris, president and CEO at Libero Copper, welcomes Konstantynivska in a statement, saying: ‘Her extensive experience in the mining sector and her proven track record with prominent companies will be invaluable as we position Libero for significant growth.
‘With the recent changes and strategic moves within our company, including our integration into the Fiore Group, we are poised to achieve our ambitious goals. Tetiana’s appointment reflects our commitment to strengthening our investor relations and communication strategies, paving the way for the exciting developments ahead.’
