Plus IR team changes at Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT, Trex and Labcorp
Dana Nolan, the long-serving head of investor relations at Regions Financial, has announced that she will retire in April after a 37-year career with the company.
Following her departure, the company’s current head of strategy and corporate development Tom Speir will take over as head of investor relations, the NYSE-listed firm writes in a press release.
Nolan has led the IR team at Regions since 2016, prior to which she served as associate director of investor relations – beginning in 2010 on the back of various leadership roles in the company’s treasury division. During her time at the company, Regions has been a frequent fixture on IR Impact’s US Awards shortlists.
‘Throughout her tenure, Dana has been a respected advocate for Regions and an essential point of connection for both our leadership team and the investment community,’ says John Turner, chairman, president and CEO of the company. ‘By pairing deep business insight with clear, forthright communication, she helped elevate Regions’ credibility with investors and earned broad respect across the industry.
‘We are deeply thankful for her leadership and we are confident Tom will build continued success on the strong foundation Dana and her team have consistently maintained.’
The move comes shortly after Regions’ CFO David Turner announced he would step down from his role, with internal candidate Anil Chadha taking up the finance chief role in January.
‘Tom’s background and leadership in balance sheet management, interest rate risk management and capital and liquidity management – combined with his experience in developing and executing corporate strategy – will be invaluable as we continue communicating our strong financial performance in a competitive environment,’ adds Chadha.
Meanwhile, decking and railing products maker Trex Company has announced that Lee Coker will take up the role of vice president, corporate development and investor relations.
Coker brings more than 20 years of experience leading investor relations, most recently serving as president and chief of staff to the CMO at The Coca-Cola Company. Prior to that, he held various positions in corporate development roles with The Home Depot and worked in investment banking at Credit Suisse.
‘I’m excited to join Trex at such a pivotal moment in the company’s growth,’ says Coker. ‘Trex has built an incredible brand and a track record of innovation. I look forward to bringing my experience in investor relations and strategic finance to help tell that story and create long-term value for shareholders.’
Elsewhere in the US, Dewey Steadman has confirmed that he is joining Labcorp as the diagnostics company’s new senior vice president, investor relations.
He joins the NYSE-listed company after six years leading investor relations at United Therapeutics. Prior to that, he worked as a specialist pharmaceuticals analyst at Canaccord Genuity and as an executive director, investor relations at Akorn.
‘Labcorp sits at the center of healthcare decision-making, with scale, data and scientific expertise that matter,’ Steadman writes on LinkedIn. ‘I’m looking forward to helping tell that story with clarity and transparency as the company continues to evolve.
‘I’m grateful for the warm welcome from the team and for the many mentors, colleagues and investors who have shaped my path to this role.’
In Canada, Steven Hong has announced he is starting a new position as vice president, investor relations and corporate development at Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT.
He joins the Toronto-listed fund from Aecon, where he served as director, corporate development and investor relations for nearly five years. Prior to that, he was manager, corporate development at Hydro One and worked as an equity research analyst in the renewable energy and clean technology sector at National Bank Financial.
Meanwhile in France, Judith Stein has been promoted to head up the investor relations function at exchange operator Euronext.
Stein has worked at the company since 2020, when she joined as a press public relations officer. Since then, she has held various investor relations roles.
Finally, back in the US, Kendall Pack has taken up a new position as vice president, investor relations at Tim Hortons owner Restaurant Brands International.
Pack has served at the company since June 2021, when she joined as director of investor relations. Prior to that, she was senior director of investor relations at Madison Square Garden Entertainment and held various equity research roles at Goldman Sachs and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
