NYSE-listed Essential Utilities has named Hayley Diminick as director of IR. In a statement released this week, the firm says Diminick is now responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with Essential’s shareholders and the wider financial community.
‘We are fortunate to have Hayley join our team at this exciting time for Essential,’ says Brian Dingerdissen, VP of IR and treasurer at the firm. ‘Her experience and strategic mindset will be invaluable as we continue to grow our company and our investor base.’
Diminick boasts 10 years of experience in IR, with her most recent tenure as vice president of IR at Pennsylvania-based equity firm Cloverlay.
Elsewhere in the US, Ivanhoe Electric, an Arizona-headquartered mineral exploration technology company, has appointed Mike Patterson as VP of IR and business development. Patterson, who has a background in mining engineering and operations as well as financial experience in the sector, now supports Ivanhoe’s strategic growth initiatives.
‘Mike has a strong combination of technical and financial experience in the mining sector that will be a valuable asset to our team,’ says Taylor Malvin, president and CEO at the firm. ‘His leadership will be instrumental as we continue to expand and improve our investor relations activities and execute our growth initiatives. I look forward to working with Mike.’
In other US news, NYSE-listed Norfolk Southern Corporation has announced the promotion of Jason Zampi to SVP of finance and treasurer. In his new role, Zampi assumes responsibility for treasury and IR from Chris Ceraso. Zampi, who joined the firm in 2011 and has served in leadership roles, will continue to hold financial planning and analysis responsibilities from his previous role.
‘Jason’s collaboration, business acumen and steadfast focus on outcomes is instrumental in our ability to drive exceptional results across our franchise,’ says Mark George, executive VP and CFO at Norfolk Southern. ‘This elevated role positions him for even greater impact.’
New IR appointments in Canada
Toronto-headquartered mineral exploration company Angus Gold has named Lindsay Dunlop as VP of IR.
Dunlop joins from Wesdome Gold Mines where she created and implemented the IR function from scratch and worked as VP of IR for nearly a decade. She brings extensive sector experience in communication, capital markets and finance including five years as director of IR at Kirkland Lake Gold, before the company was acquired by Agnico Eagle Mines.
‘On behalf of the board, I am excited to welcome Lindsay to the Angus team,’ says Breanne Beh, president and CEO at the firm. ‘Her experience in the development of communications programs and investor relations strategy, as well as a commitment to creating value for all stakeholders, will be an asset to the company as we accelerate our drilling at the Golden Sky project in Wawa, Ontario.’
New IR appointments in the Middle East
Paperboard manufacturer Middle East Paper Company (MEPCO) has appointed Hind Kaddoura as head of IR.
MEPCO, a firm that made its debut on the Saudi Stock Exchange just over a decade ago, is a multi-award-winning company with a strategy aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. As part of her new role, Kaddoura runs the IR function and is responsible for the company ESG strategy. She reports to the company’s CFO, Amr Masry.
‘I am incredibly excited to be part of MEPCO, a company that is at the forefront of sustainable practices in our region,’ Kaddoura tells IR Magazine. ‘I look forward to applying my expertise in investor relations to support the company’s ambitious goals and contribute to its continued success.’
Kaddoura began her career in private equity – where she spent five years – before stepping into IR at Saudi technology company Foodics, where she gained experience first as IR manager and then as head of IR between 2020 and 2023.
