PLUS former IRO takes over as CFO of extra space storage
People moves: Angela Catlin steps back from The Co-operative Bank as B&M’s head of IR David McCarthy retires
Angela Catlin, head of investor relations, corporate affairs and brand at The Co-operative Bank, has announced she is stepping back after two years at the company.
Catlin, who has spoken at several IR Impact events about ESG and other topics in recent years, joined The Co-operative Bank in 2023 as its head of investor relations, adding corporate affairs and brand duties to her job in 2024.
Prior to that, she worked at Lloyds Banking Group in various roles for 11 years, including four years as the bank’s associate director of investor relations.
Writing on LinkedIn, Catlin says: ‘It has been the most incredible two years but now feels the right time to look for my next challenge. I have learnt and experienced more in the last two years than I could have dreamed.
‘But for now, time to enjoy the summer with the most challenging and demanding execs I know, my two little boys.’
Elsewhere in the UK, David McCarthy is retiring from his position as head of IR at retailer B&M. The company is recruiting for his replacement: click here for more details.
McCarthy has headed up at IR at the company since October 2022. Prior to that, he held several roles across HSBC’s investment banking business, holding roles as global head of equity retail research and as senior advisor for the consumer and retail sectors.
Before HSBC, he worked as an equity analyst covering the retail sector for various institutions. He currently serves on the UK Government’s retail sector advisory council.
Writing on LinkedIn, McCarthy adds: ‘I am not retiring entirely and will be continuing with my other interests.’
In India, Minda Corporation has announced that Ajay Agarwal is taking over as president of finance and strategy, taking command of the NSE-listed firm’s investor relations function.
He will also spearhead the company’s strategy, corporate planning, M&A, joint ventures and strategic growth initiatives teams.
Agarwal is a chartered accountant and lawyer, bringing more than 24 years of executive experience across varied industries. He previously served as president, finance and strategy at Vedanta and held leadership roles at KPMG and PWC.
Finally, NYSE-listed real estate firm Extra Space Storage has announced that former vice president of IR Jeff Norman will be taking over as CFO, following the retirement of current finance chief Scott Stubbs.
Norman, who has worked at the company since 2012, has served on its senior management team since 2014 in various roles, including director of financing, vice president of investor relations and most recently, as senior vice president of capital markets and treasury.
Open IR positions
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UK
B&M Retail is recruiting for a new head of investor relations in London.
Wealth management firm Rathbones is hiring a new investor relations manager.
Retirement firm Saga is hiring a director of investor relations and treasury.
Europe
Swedish access solutions firm ASSA ABLOY is hiring an investor relations analyst.
Utility firm Elia Group is hiring an investor relations analyst to join its Brussels, Belgium-based team.
Danish bank Nordea is looking for a senior investor relations officer.
Again in Brussels, Umicore is hiring an investor relations manager.
North America
Burger chain Shake Shack is hiring a new head of investor relations to join its New York office.
