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Ribbon Communications has brought in Fahad Najam as its new senior vice president, investor relations and corporate strategy.
The Plano, Texas-based communications technology company said that the move is about ‘accelerating its transformation and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders across the industry’.
Najam brings with him more than a decade of sell-side equity research experience, largely covering the communications equipment and network security sectors, including as managing director and senior analyst at Loop Capital Markets and senior analyst at MKM Partners and Cowen and Company.
Najam began his career at AT&T and Bell Labs and spent more than 10 years in the networking industry before transitioning to Wall Street. He also served as an advisor to policymakers on issues including the technology supply chain, 5G connectivity and optical networks.
‘I’m honored to join Ribbon at this pivotal time,’ Najam says. ‘Ribbon’s innovation, global footprint and customer-centric approach present a tremendous opportunity to drive impactful partnerships and long-term value. I look forward to contributing to the company’s continued success.’
Bruce McClelland, Ribbon’s CEO, adds: ‘This is a key investment for Ribbon as we execute on our vision to become a major global technology provider. Fahad’s extensive industry knowledge, strategic insight and strong relationships across the ecosystem will help accelerate our transformation, strengthen our investor engagement and deepen our collaboration with key partners around the world.’
Over in Paris, France, technical services company SPIE has appointed Alexandra Bournazel as its new investor relations director.
A graduate of HEC Paris, Bournazel began her career in 2008 at EY, working both in the firm’s audit and transaction advisory services. She joined the VINCI group in 2015 as deputy director of IR and financial communications, before being appointed director of sustainable finance projects in 2021.
In her new role, she will report directly to Jérôme Vanhove, group CFO at the Paris Euronext-listed company.
Open IR positions
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UK
United Airlines is hiring an investor relations associate in Warrington.
Europe
adidas is hiring an investor relations manager in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
Circus Group – based in Munich, Germany – is looking for a head of IR.
CTP Czech in Prague, Czechia is hiring an investor relations manager.
Ferrovial is looking for an investor relations intern in Madrid, Spain.
UNIQA Insurance Group is hiring an investor relations manager in Vienna, Austria.
AzkoNobel is looking for a senior investor relations manager in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Uniper wants an investor relations manager in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Intrum is hiring an investor relations manager in Stockholm, Sweden.
North America
DailyPay is looking for a head of investor relations in New York, New York ahead of its rumored IPO.
Digital Realty is hiring a senior director, investor relations in Dallas, Texas.
Faraday Future in Gardena, California is hiring a head of investor relations.
Africa
Sanlam wants an investor relations analyst to join its Sandton, South Africa team.
MTN Ghana is hiring a senior manager, investor relations in Accra, Ghana.
