The german semiconductor firm’s senior director of IR will speak AT the IR Impact Forum – AI and Technology in London
For Daniel Györy, senior director, investor relations at German semiconductor firm Infineon Technologies, AI is only worth using if it can ‘meaningfully’ improve an IRO’s day-to-day work.
Coming off the back of a year of significant success for Infineon’s IR team, during which some of the most prestigious IR Impact trophies at the Europe Awards, Györy will be telling attendees of the upcoming AI and Technology Forum about how he considers building a clear AI strategy for his IR team in a way that helps demonstrate measurable ROI to his senior management team.
Below, he tells us more about his philosophy and the topics he is looking forward to discussing in more depth at the event. You can also hear from Emilia Rannanniemi of Finnair, who will be speaking on a panel titled ‘AI-driven market intelligence and benchmarking for the modern IRO’, and Vodafone’s Matthew Johnson, who will be discussing how IR can respond to the ways in which investors and analysts use AI.
Which aspects of the panel topic are you keen to explore?
I am keen to further deepen how AI can be embedded into IR in a value-driven way. It’s not just about saying ‘we use AI’, but also about how it can meaningfully either improve or simplify a task. For me, the focus is on moving from experimentation to scalable, outcome-oriented use cases.
What else are you looking forward to discussing at the event?
I am looking forward to sharing and discussing real-world examples with peers – what has worked, what hasn’t and why. I’m also keen to discuss implementation challenges, adoption within IR teams and how IR can collaborate effectively with IT, data and communications functions to deploy AI responsibly and at scale.
Could you share some of the key milestones or achievements in your career so far?
Coming from a science background, the first real milestone for me was simply discovering investor relations, let alone building a career in the field. IR clearly stands out as a highly interdisciplinary function, requiring an exceptionally broad skill set: finance, industry-specific knowledge and certainly social and strategic skills.
All of this is more the result of many small steps rather than a single giant leap. That said, taking on a team leadership role at Infineon has been particularly impactful, giving me greater freedom to shape IR activities at a highly innovative semiconductor company.
What are some of the biggest challenges you have faced in your profession so far and what do feel is coming up on the horizon?
One of the biggest challenges in investor relations is coping with the sheer amount of information. We need to fully understand not only our specific sector, but also the broader market environment. This is even more true when geopolitical uncertainty is high and a single short tweet can meaningfully disrupt markets.
Interestingly, AI is not only part of the solution, but also kind of a culprit in this dynamic. Mastering AI will therefore be key in addressing the challenges ahead.
If you were to give your audience at the IR Impact Forum – AI and Technology one piece of advice, what would it be?
Start with the objective, not the technology. AI delivers the most value when it is clearly linked to a defined IR goal and implemented through focused, well-scoped use cases. At the same time, investing in people and skills is essential to ensure that technology remains a trusted support rather than a black box.
Ultimately, IR is one of the rare jobs where you not only can but must constantly improve and learn.
How do you keep up with the latest trends and developments?
I combine regular dialogue with investors and analysts, peer exchange through events, and a large amount of research. Speaking with smart investors is, for me, not a duty but a privilege.
In addition – more than ever – keeping an eye on the bigger picture is crucial. From that perspective, content that is not directly related to your sector can be particularly enlightening. A good question to ask once in a while: Which book or podcast am I currently engaging with that has absolutely nothing to do with my core subject?
