Laurie Havelock
Laurie has been with IR Impact for over a decade, becoming editor in 2023 after roles as a reporter and research editor. He moderates events and serves as MC for global awards. Previously, he was acting business editor at the i newspaper and deputy business editor at The Daily Telegraph.
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‘In 2025, AI for IR will be an expectation, not an option’: Gregg Lampf on gaining C-suite buy-in
Ciena’s head of IR speaks ahead of upcoming IR Magazine Forum – AI & Technology Ahead of our upcoming IR Magazine Forum – AI & Technology, set to be held in New York on December 3, IR Magazine has caught up with some of the event’s leading speakers to understand how they currently view the technology – and the aspects of its use they are looking forward to discussing in more detail. Gregg Lampf, vice president of investor relations at Ciena, has emerged as one of the IR profession’s leading proponents of the technology, and is not only set to…
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People moves: Jill Greer takes off from Travel + Leisure to land at Wheels Up
New IROs also in place at Centrus Energy and Bousted Singapore Jill Greer, the former head of investor relations at Delta Air Lines, has taken up a new role with private aviation firm Wheels Up as its executive vice president, investor relations and sustainability. With over two decades of experience in aviation, Jill spent 20 years at Delta in various IR roles, including most recently as vice president, finance – investor relations and digital transformation. Since then, she has also worked in IR teams at Florida smart home security firm ADT and, most recently, as vice president of investor relations…
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As Elon Musk joins Donald Trump’s cabinet, Tesla’s investors should be wary
The billionaire’s attentions are likely to be even more divided in 2025 As the dust settles after the US election last week, returning president Donald Trump is starting to assemble the team that will manage his second administration. The incoming cabinet includes controversial appointments like congressman Matt Gaetz as attorney general, Florida Senator Marco Rubio as secretary of state and former congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence. But the move most likely to raise eyebrows on the capital markets – at least until a replacement for SEC chair Gary Gensler is announced – is that of Elon Musk…
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People moves: FirstEnergy names Karen Sagot as vice president of IR
Elsewhere, an experienced Asian IRO joins Target IR & Communications FirstEnergy, the NYSE-listed power company, has named Karen Sagot as its vice president of IR, with the position effective November 10. She will report to CFO Jon Taylor. Most recently, Sagot was head of IR at Enphase Energy. Prior to joining the IR profession, she spent nearly 20 years working in corporate and investment banking. Her previous roles include serving as managing director at JP Morgan’s energy, infrastructure and renewables corporate banking arm and a similar role Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Before that, she filled various roles in RBS…
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People moves: New IROs join teams at Arhaus, KX and TD Synnex
Plus Elevance Health’s head of IR moves into CFO role Derek Brown, formerly head of IR at Trustpilot, has moved into a new role at head of investor relations at KX, a UK software company that was divested from FD Technologies. Brown, who previously worked on pre-IPO IR efforts at Trustpilot before it listed in London in March 2021, will start to communicate the company’s investment case with potential investors, according to a LinkedIn post. He describes KX as a provider of ‘advanced solutions for the financial markets, aerospace and defence, energy, IoT [internet of things], manufacturing and healthcare industries’.…
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Europe’s top 500 companies resemble the US list of 20 years ago – and that could be a problem
The Fortune 500 ranking shows that similar problems may face Europe’s top companies What are the biggest companies in Europe, according to their revenue? According to Fortune, it’s largely companies in the automative, energy and finance sectors. The second edition of the Fortune 500 Europe is dominated by the likes of German car maker Volkswagen, which has risen to number-one spot this year, and features several of the continent’s industrial powerhouses. In fact, it features many of Germany’s leading companies. But the authors of the index have pointed to something interesting: the makeup of the 2024 list looks very similar…
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People moves: Prime minister’s former speechwriter joins IR team at Swedish satellite firm
New IRO also in place at US banking and retail technology company Diebold Nixdorf A former speechwriter for the Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson has joined satellite technology and services company AAC Clyde Space as its new head of communications for investor relations and public affairs. Håkan Tribell, who also previously worked at the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce and served as director of ideas at the Nordic think tank Timbro, will join the Stockholm-listed company effective January 7, 2025. He will be responsible for building links with a range of stakeholders, including shareholders. Speaking about his new job, Tribell says…
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‘I’m really excited about more global harmonization of disclosures and standards’: What to look out for at the Corporate Reporting Forum
IR Magazine speaks to Carrie Christopher ahead of the upcoming New York event As global corporate reporting requirements continue to expand, companies are under growing pressure to deliver disclosures that meet higher standards of reliability, transparency and detail. The upcoming Corporate Reporting Forum, taking place in New York City on November 6, 2024, aims to help reporters enhance their practices to provide greater strategic value. By improving the quality of corporate disclosures, we hope to support more informed decision-making and better meet the needs of public company stakeholders. One of the most anticipated sessions of the day will examine…
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How to manage change as an IR professional: Gameplans, flexibility and good sleep
As we head into the second quarter of 2024, many companies are bracing themselves for a year defined by change. With important elections expected in the US, the UK, the EU and many other regions, experts estimate that almost half (49 percent) of the developed world is electing a leader over the next 12 months. Meanwhile, ongoing inflationary pressures – and regulatory responses – are still being felt in many economies, as are the impacts of developing technology.
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