Plus Todd Friedman moves to head up IR efforts at Claritev
Electric vehicle maker Rivian has announced the appointment of Chip Newcom, a multiple IR Impact Award-winner and former head of IR at Equinix, as its new investor relations lead.
The move comes six months after Rivian’s former head of IR Timothy Bei left the company to join battery recycling company Redwood Materials.
Newcom, who served at Equinix for more than 10 years, oversaw an IR team that picked up several IR Impact awards, including the gong for best crisis management at this year’s IR Impact Awards – US and the trophy for best in sector – real estate for four consecutive years.
Announcing his new role on LinkedIn, he writes: ‘After 10 incredible years at Equinix, today is my last day as I leave the company to pursue a new opportunity.
‘As I reflect on the last decade, which included 30+ earnings calls, hundreds of investor meetings, thousands of conversations and 10s of billions of capital raised, there are numerous people to thank. It has been both a privilege and an honor to represent the company’s 13,000+ employees to the capital markets. I am deeply thankful for the personal and professional opportunity to have worked, learned and grown at the company. Now on to the next adventure!’
Rivian’s CFO, Claire McDonough, adds in a post on the same social network: ‘Chip has extensive experience driving IR strategy and communications, building relationships with investors and sell-side analysts and raising significant capital through equity and debt offerings. We are excited to welcome him to Rivian!’
Elsewhere in the US, Todd Friedman has joined NYSE-listed healthcare technology company Claritev as its new head of investor relations.
He joins the company following nearly five years as senior vice president, investor relations at Accolade. Prior to that, Friedman worked in various capacities at Concur Technologies and, following its acquisition by SAP, as chief customer officer for various SAP businesses.
Announcing the move on LinkedIn, Friedman writes: ‘As I enjoyed my summer and considered my next role, two things kept bringing me back to the opportunity I see ahead.
‘First, an engaged and motivated management team. From my first meeting, Travis Dalton, Doug Garis and Jason Wong showed a dedication and palpable energy that motivated me to learn more about what they are building.
‘Second, and most important to my personal mission, is that while our direct buyers are healthcare payors, providers, employers and governments, the ultimate customer and beneficiary remains the healthcare consumer.’
In Durham, North Carolina, organic waste technology and services company 374Water revealed that Jim Siccardi would become its new senior vice president of investor relations.
Prior to joining 374Water, Siccardi was vice president of IR at Nasdaq-listed Energy Recovery and served as director of IR at Occidental Petroleum. Before that, he held various sell-side analyst roles at Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse, was a portfolio manager at HSBC Asset Management and a hedge fund manager at PAW Partners.
In Sweden, balcony making company Balco Group has announced the appointment of Viktor Arvidsson as its new CFO and head of IR, joining the Stockholm-listed company in Q1 2026.
Arvidsson most recently served as finance director at Elitfönster, part of the Inwido Group, and had a long career at Swedish Match, where he held various senior management positions in finance at both company and divisional level.
In Finland, stainless steel producer Outokumpu has brought in Johan Lindh as its new vice president, investor relations, effective from November 17.
Johan brings extensive experience in leading and developing investor relations functions, complemented by a strong background in Nordic equities, research operations and engagement with international institutional investors, the company says in a press release. His previous roles include positions at UPM, Ålandsbanken and SEB.
