Plus new IROs come in at Utz Brands and Goodyear Tyre
Fredrik Erlandsson has announced he will leave his role as head of corporate communications and IR at Swedish heating technology company NIBE Industrier at the end of the year.
In a comment to Swedish business media, Erlandsson says: ‘I am very proud of the big changes that have taken place in the company over the past year. However, my view is that I am not the right person to continue the work that is needed at NIBE. For the good of both the company and myself, I am therefore choosing to leave the role.’
He has not yet made any decision about a new role, but will remain in his job at NIBE until the end of the year, the company says in a press release.
Gerteric Lindquist, managing director and CEO of NIBE, adds: ‘The board and I would like to thank Fredrik for building strong and stable foundations for the continuing development and modernization of NIBE Industrier’s communications and relations with our investors.’
Over in Canada, Stella-Jones has appointed David Galison as its new vice president, investor relations.
He joins the Montreal, Quebec-based maker of pressure-treated wood products from ATS Corporate, where he served as head of IR for three years. He also worked in an advisory capacity at LodeRock Advisors and DRG Consulting as well as serving on the sell side at Canaccord Genuity.
‘In this new role, David will lead our investor relations strategy with a focus on strengthening our engagement with the investment community,’ the company writes on LinkedIn. ‘With a rich background spanning program management, institutional equity research and IR leadership, David brings a powerful mix of market insight and strategic vision.’
Stella-Jones won the award for best investor event (small to mid-cap) at the IR Magazine Awards – Canada 2024.
Meanwhile in the US, The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company has announced the appointment of Ryan Reed as its new vice president, investor relations.
Reed has more than 15 years of IR, corporate development and financial planning experience, with recent positions at Wabash National and Parker Hannifin. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Baldwin Wallace University and a master’s degree in economics and finance from the University of Leeds.
‘Ryan brings a deep understanding of financial markets, strong leadership and communications skills,’ says Goodyear’s CFO Christina Zamarro in a press release. ‘I look forward to his contributions in this key role.’
Elsewhere, snack manufacturer Utz Brands has brought in Trevor Martin as its senior vice president, investor relations.
Martin brings with him more than 20 years of investment management and consumer research experience, most recently serving as a portfolio manager for Victory Capital/RS Investment Management and a stint as a research analyst for RBI Capital Management.
‘Trevor’s background in consumer-focused investment management and research makes him a great fit to lead our investor relations efforts,’ writes Utz Brands CFO William Kelley in a press release.
In the UK, outsourcer Capita has promoted Stephanie Little to the role of head of investor relations.
Little has worked at the FTSE-listed firm since 2021, first as investor relations manager and then as its deputy head of investor relations. Prior to that, she held various roles at consultancy EY.
Finally, frequent IR Impact collaborator and CEO of Corbin Advisors Rebecca Corbin has joined the board of US financial card maker CompoSecure.
Corbin, who writes on LinkedIn that she is ‘excited’ to become a director at the company, joins alongside KMM Ventures principle Kevin Moriarty.
‘Rebecca and Kevin bring exceptional strategic and financial insight that will be instrumental as we continue to scale,’ says Jon Wilk, President and CEO of CompoSecure. ‘Their global experience and operational expertise will enhance our ability to drive disciplined growth, support financial performance, and continue our market leadership.’
Open IR positions
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UK
Debbie Nathan Associates is hiring a new IR executive for a dual-listed natural resources company based in Surrey.
Flutter Entertainment is looking for an investor relations program manager to join its London team.
Cadent Gas is hiring an investor relations manager in Coventry.
Europe
Argenx is looking for a director, investor relations to join its Zürich office.
In Oslo, Norway, Storebrand wants to hire a strategy, finance and investor relations analyst.
Bilfinger is recruiting a new manager, investor relations in Mannheim, Germany.
Africa
Confidential Careers in Giza, Egypt wants an investor relations specialist.
