Awards ‒ Europe - IR Impact

About the event

The IR Impact Awards – Europe by IR Impact took place on Thursday, June 26, 2025 in London. This very special event honored excellence in the investor relations profession across Europe and we were excited to welcome everyone for an evening of fine food and lots of celebrating!

WHEN

Thursday, June 26, 2025

WHERE

The Peninsula London

About the awards

Since the annual event first launched in 1990, tens of thousands of analysts and investors have voted in the surveys behind the awards. The result: vital benchmarking information on which companies do the best IR. In recent years, the awards program has expanded to recognize more aspects of an IRO’s role as we add new categories to the list and give IR teams the opportunity to nominate themselves.

By popular demand, we presented two types of award categories – researched and nominated – both celebrating the success of those individuals and companies that are leading the way in IR across Europe.

For our researched categories, companies do not submit nominations. Instead, hundreds of analysts and investors cast their votes and give their opinions on which companies provide the best IR service. In our nominated categories, companies submit written entries to articulate their success and achievements from the past year, giving any publicly listed company the opportunity to be considered for an award.

Awards by nomination

For our awards-by-nomination categories, individuals and companies are given the opportunity to submit written entries, free of charge, to be put forward to a panel of expert judges made up of investment professionals and IR impact editorial team members.

WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

We are delighted to reveal the winners the 2025 Awards! View the full list by clicking here. To view the awards-by-research winners, either click on the link to view the full list or scroll down to view the research section.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] or call +44 20 8004 4989.

Categories

Best annual report (large cap)

Are shareholders and analysts raving about the quality of your annual print or online report? Give us your vision of good reporting practice. Judges will be looking for a well-articulated equity story, ease of flow or navigation, state-of-the-art design and consistency/complementary between different reports.

Market cap breakdown: Micro-cap = below €300 mn / Small cap = between €300 mn – €1 bn / Mid-cap = between €1 bn – €7.5 bn / Large cap = €7.5 bn and over.

Presented by OTC Markets Group

Nominees

Ahold Delhaize

ASML

Banco Santander

Coca-Cola HBC

HEINEKEN

Sage

Vodafone

Best annual report (mid-cap)

Are shareholders and analysts raving about the quality of your annual print or online report? Give us your vision of good reporting practice. Judges will be looking for a well-articulated equity story, ease of flow or navigation, state-of-the-art design and consistency/complementary between different reports.

Market cap breakdown: Micro-cap = below €300 mn / Small cap = between €300 mn – €1 bn / Mid-cap = between €1 bn – €7.5 bn / Large cap = €7.5 bn and over.

Presented by OTC Markets Group

Nominees

Barco

Hochschild Mining

HUGO BOSS

Ocado

TF1

Unite Group

Best annual report (small cap)

Are shareholders and analysts raving about the quality of your annual print or online report? Give us your vision of good reporting practice. Judges will be looking for a well-articulated equity story, ease of flow or navigation, state-of-the-art design and consistency/complementary between different reports.

Market cap breakdown: Micro-cap = below €300 mn / Small cap = between €300 mn – €1 bn / Mid-cap = between €1 bn – €7.5 bn / Large cap = €7.5 bn and over.

Presented by OTC Markets Group

Nominees

CVS Group

discoverIE Group

Funding Circle Holdings

Kenmare Resources

Mobico Group

Volex

Best annual report (micro-cap)

Are shareholders and analysts raving about the quality of your annual print or online report? Give us your vision of good reporting practice. Judges will be looking for a well-articulated equity story, ease of flow or navigation, state-of-the-art design and consistency/complementary between different reports.

Market cap breakdown: Micro-cap = below €300 mn / Small cap = between €300 mn – €1 bn / Mid-cap = between €1 bn – €7.5 bn / Large cap = €7.5 bn and over.

Presented by OTC Markets Group

Nominees

illimity Bank

MJ Gleeson

Norcros

Ricardo

Topps Tiles

TPXimpact

Best buy-side management *NEW FOR 2025*

Finding new ways to collaborate with investors and other buy-side participants is a core part of every IR program. In this category, we’re looking for examples of how teams have found new routes to reach and work alongside the buy side, whether that’s through providing an innovative corporate access opportunity, creating new communications materials or introducing a new event format.

Nominees

Aston Martin Lagonda

BBVA

Pirelli & C

Royal Philips

Schneider Electric

Unilever

Best ESG reporting (large cap)

Companies face growing demands to inform investors about the risk and opportunities – they face from a range of ESG issues. Describe how your company was able to meet the demands of shareholders looking for substance in ESG reporting?

Market cap breakdown: Micro-cap = below €300 mn / Small cap = between €300 mn – €1 bn / Mid-cap = between €1 bn – €7.5 bn / Large cap = €7.5 bn and over.

Presented by Inspired

Nominees

Aviva

BASF

HEINEKEN

Iberdrola

Intesa Sanpaolo

OMV

Best ESG reporting (mid-cap)

Companies face growing demands to inform investors about the risk and opportunities – they face from a range of ESG issues. Describe how your company was able to meet the demands of shareholders looking for substance in ESG reporting?

Market cap breakdown: Micro-cap = below €300 mn / Small cap = between €300 mn – €1 bn / Mid-cap = between €1 bn – €7.5 bn / Large cap = €7.5 bn and over.

Presented by Inspired

Nominees

Akbank

Barco

Grifols

Ignitis Group

LANXESS

NOS SGPS

Best ESG reporting (small cap)

Companies face growing demands to inform investors about the risk and opportunities – they face from a range of ESG issues. Describe how your company was able to meet the demands of shareholders looking for substance in ESG reporting?

Market cap breakdown: Micro-cap = below €300 mn / Small cap = between €300 mn – €1 bn / Mid-cap = between €1 bn – €7.5 bn / Large cap = €7.5 bn and over.

Presented by Inspired

Nominees

Finnair

illimity Bank

Kenmare Resources

Molten Ventures

NORMA Group

TPXimpact

Best innovation in shareholder communications

Judges are looking for IR teams who have had to think out of the box in the past 12-18 months to update their shareholder communications campaign and keep up with the evolving needs and wants of the investor community. We’re looking for that tiny little spark of innovation that sets your company apart!

Nominees

Banco Santander

British American Tobacco

CaixaBank

Iberdrola

Ignitis Group

Best investor event

Did you hold a capital markets day, site visit or other investor event that made your company stand out from the crowd? Tell us how you came up with an original initiative, the way you managed its organization, and how your audience’s expectations were met; audience feedback is also welcome. Both virtual and in-person events can be considered for this award.

Nominees

AstraZeneca

Banco Santander

British American Tobacco

Purcari Wineries Group

Technip Energies

Unilever

Best investor targeting strategy

Have you gone above and beyond to reach new investors and tell your company story? Have you recently changed your targeting strategy to reach new prospects, adapt to adversarial circumstances, or get a better return from your investor engagements? We want to hear from you

Our judges will look for innovative use of data and analysis to optimize your marketing schedule and provide better returns on your IR department and management’s time on the road and at conferences.

Presented by Irwin, a FactSet company

Nominees

BBVA

eDreams ODIGEO

Iberdrola

Infineon Technologies

International Workplace Group

Pirelli & C

Best IR during a corporate transaction

How did your IR team go above and beyond to support a recent corporate transaction? Let us know the details. We’ll be looking at the IR team’s involvement in crafting/releasing the messaging for the financial markets and how it organized outreach and dialogue to gain approval from key shareholders.

Presented by Irwin, a FactSet company

Nominees

Aperam

National Grid

OMV

Ülker Bisküvi Sanayi

Best IR impact *NEW FOR 2025*

Tell us about a time in the past 18 months where IR made a significant difference to your company. This could be an unusual capital raise, navigating a tricky situation or finally landing that investor you’ve been courting. In your entry you should show exactly how the work of the IR team drove success and detail what that success looked like – and what it meant for the company.

Presented by Irwin, a FactSet company

Nominees

Banco Santander

eDreams ODIGEO

International Workplace Group

Mister Spex

Pirelli & C

ZIGUP

Best IR website (large cap)

The IR website is the first point of contact for an IRO’s audience. We want to hear from companies that have developed a best-in-class website displaying top-notch customer experience, engaging content that meets analysts’ and investors’ needs, and multiplatform access.

Market cap breakdown: Micro-cap = below €300 mn / Small cap = between €300 mn – €1 bn / Mid-cap = between €1 bn – €7.5 bn / Large cap = €7.5 bn and over.

Presented by London Stock Exchange

Nominees

Banco Santander

BASF

CaixaBank

GSK

Iberdrola

Vodafone

Best IR website (small to mid-cap)

The IR website is the first point of contact for an IRO’s audience. We want to hear from companies that have developed a best-in-class website displaying top-notch customer experience, engaging content that meets analysts’ and investors’ needs, and multiplatform access.

Market cap breakdown: Micro-cap = below €300 mn / Small cap = between €300 mn – €1 bn / Mid-cap = between €1 bn – €7.5 bn / Large cap = €7.5 bn and over.

Presented by London Stock Exchange

Nominees

Aydem Yenilenebilir Enerji

Evoke

Ignitis Group

Kenmare Resources

Topps Tiles

ZIGUP

Best retail IR strategy

IR teams have recently started to pay attention to and service the traditional blind spot in their shareholder base – the retail investor block. In this category, we’re looking for IR campaigns that include a retail shareholder communication strategy, how it differed from the usual program and the results of these efforts.

Presented by London Stock Exchange

Nominees

Banco Santander

BBVA

CaixaBank

Ignitis Group

Best sell-side management *NEW FOR 2025*

Working closely with analysts is a core part of many IR programs, but it can pose a challenge when thinking about how to prioritize your time and focus on your company’s sell-side followers. In this category we are looking for teams that have implemented new strategies for keeping up with the sell side, working with analysts and deriving the most from their relationships to best serve their corporate strategies.

Nominees

Aker BP

BBVA

Infineon Technologies

London Stock Exchange Group

Schneider Electric

TAV Airports Holding

Best use of social media and video

Have your IR teams increased visibility and engagement digitally through the use of different communication channels?

Describe the innovative ways you have incorporated video, audio, infographics or webcasts into your IR program. Judges will be looking for evidence of the quality of output, use of creativity and heightened investor and analyst engagement via these channels.

Nominees

Anglo American

Banco Santander

DN AGRAR Group

Fresenius Medical Care

illimity Bank

Pirelli & C

Best use of technology including AI

Have you harnessed cutting-edge technology like AI to enhance your IR efforts?

We want to hear about how you have used tools to overcome IR challenges, create efficiencies, enhance intelligence or improve the quality of your IR activities. Judges want to hear about the tools you have used in your IR efforts, how you used them and the measures implemented to ensure safe and responsible use of technology.

Nominees

Iberdrola

illimity Bank

Mister Spex

Pirelli & C

ZIGUP

Rising star

This award seeks to honor individuals who bring fresh thinking and a unique approach to the profession. This category is open to anyone who has been working in IR for less than 10 years and has less than 15 years of professional experience.

Presented by Bank of America

Nominees

Carl Ahlgren

AAK

Michał Ryś

CCC Group

Emilia Rannanniemi

Finnair

Federico Rubin

Pirelli & C

Victoria Moldovan

Purcari Wineries Group

Luke Murphy

TPXimpact

How the winners are chosen +

The awards-by-nomination categories differ from our traditional researched awards, as individuals and companies are given the opportunity to submit written entries, free of charge, to be put forward to a panel of expert judges made up of investment professionals and IR Impact editorial team members.

The judges’ votes are not made public, but their comments may be published in articles or reports after the event. Judges are not required to make comments against every submission.

The judging process consists of three simple phases:

Phase one

Once the entry deadline has passed, the IR Impact editorial team reviews all submissions and produces the shortlist

Phase two

The shortlisted entries are shared with an independent judging panel made up of industry experts. The judges review each shortlisted entry and select their top two picks per category

The IR Impact awards team receives the results and contacts all shortlisted companies to give them the good news. The shortlists are then published to the entire IR community a month before the event.

Phase three

The judges come together to discuss, debate and select the final list of winners who will go on to win an award

Meet the judges

We are delighted to announce our judging panel for the 2025 awards! Click on each photo below to find out more.

Hall of Fame

Past winners of our coveted IR Impact Awards are invited to be inducted into the IR Impact Hall of Fame. This is an exclusive alum organization reserved only for individual winners of our awards including the categories – Best IR Professional across all cap sizes.

We wanted to provide a platform that offers ongoing recognition for this monumental achievement and an opportunity for our award winners to help shape the future of excellence in the IR community.

View the honorees

Awards by research

Our awards-by-research nominees are determined by the input of hundreds of analysts and portfolio managers, who give their opinions on which companies provide them with the best IR service in Europe. Every year we invite any publicly listed company to submit their list of buy and sell-side analysts and portfolio managers, so that they have the opportunity to vote via our survey.

WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

We are delighted to reveal the winners for the 2025 Awards! View the full list by clicking here.

For any further queries about the research process, please contact research@IR–impact.com.

How the winners are chosen +

The first thing to explain is that our awards are different from most others: for our awards by research, companies do not submit nominations. The winners are identified by in-depth research and any publicly traded company is eligible to be considered. This survey is the only one of its kind to go directly to the investment community, via a combination of an electronic survey and one-to-one telephone interviews, canvassing the opinions of the people who matter to you most.

November – December 2024: Sample selection

IR Impact has been building investment community databases for more than 35 years. As part of the updating process, listed companies are contacted every year for details of the professionals who currently cover their stock.

January – February 2025: Telephone survey

The telephone survey then gets under way. The researchers conduct in-depth interviews with 300 portfolio managers and analysts across Europe. Many of them participate in the study year after year, but there is always a healthy proportion of new respondents each year as well. As the research progresses, the sample is adjusted to ensure appropriate weightings are maintained.

January – February 2025: Electronic survey

IR impact then conducts an electronic survey of buy-side and sell-side analysts and portfolio managers. The electronic survey typically receives 300 individual responses from the investment community. These responses are then initial analyzed by our in-house research team. Our research team determines what will constitute a representative sample, weighted for industry sector.

Results analysis

Once the survey stage of the research is completed, the final analysis is undertaken. The companies with the highest scores make the shortlists for the awards categories, and the points are further analyzed to identify the best exponents of IR by sector.

April 2025: Shortlist compiled

IR impact receives the results and contacts the shortlisted companies to give them the good news. The shortlist is then published to the entire IR community the month before the event.

June 26, 2025: Winners announced

And finally… the winners are announced at the awards ceremony on Thursday, June 26, 2025!

FAQs +

Why are you asking me to supply IR Impact with my buy and sell-side analysts and portfolio managers?
IR Impact conducts research directed at analysts and portfolio managers to vote for companies, IROs and senior management who they consider have provided them with the best IR service.

What is this data used for?
The data will be used to survey the analysts and portfolio managers, and the results will then be collated to create a shortlist for each category for IR Impact’s regional awards.

Is there a data template I can use?
Yes, click here for the data template. You DO NOT have to use this template if you already have the data in another format.

Can I sign a data-sharing agreement?
Yes, you can. IR Impact has a data-sharing agreement that clearly shows how we will process and use the data. This complies with GDPR.

Can I see your privacy policy?
Please see our privacy policy here.

How do I send you my data?
Either via your company’s FTP secure data transfer site or similar. Send us the FTP site link and password separately, so we can download and save the information securely.
Or
Send the data in an Excel file with their names, firm, job title, direct telephone number and their email address to [email protected]. Please ensure the file is password protected and that the password is sent to us in a separate email.

Will my buy and sell-side analysts and portfolio manager’s data be used for any other purpose?
No. Any data you send to us will only be used for the purpose of identifying the best current exponents of IR and surveying investment community views on IR topics. It will not be used for any other purpose or promotion.

How long will you keep my data for?
IR Impact will only keep your data for the purpose of the surveys, and will not keep it any longer than three years. You can also ask us to delete your data at any time by sending an email to [email protected]

Will my company data be passed on to any third parties?
No, it will not be passed on to any third parties.

Will you let me know when you are conducting the survey?
We will inform you as soon as the survey is underway and give you the opportunity to encourage the investors and analysts who cover your stock to take part.

When will the winning companies and individuals be announced?
The winning companies and individuals will be announced at the IR Impact Awards in the respective region.

If you have any further questions, please contact our research team.

What our attendees say

The MC was fabulous and made the evening more fun/entertaining.
Sage Group

The evening was taken care of down to the last detail. Beautiful location, music, well-calculated timing also to leave room for both networking moments
Illimity Bank

Well done to everyone at IR Magazine for another very well organised and enjoyable event. It was a real treat to be mingling and spending time again with so many industry experts and seeing many new and familiar faces!
Bank of America

The evening went very smoothly with the transition between dinner and awards, and the pacing of the awards was great so it didn’t feel like it dragged at all. The venue was also lovely.
Ocado Group

Well organised, good venue and separate areas for networking. Nice sponsor touches with balloons. Good food, good service. Nice intro from James (editor). Good to hear from winners briefly.
Good event despite challenges – well done!
Gather London

I liked meeting with other corporate attendees, networking and the venue. Organisation was good.
HUGO BOSS

It was all very elegant and beautifully laid out. The stage was very nicely decorated and the award ceremony was not too long.
Nexxar

Who attends our events

Attendees at this event are leading IR practitioners from across Europe. Each participant is someone with an established track record and a strategic IR role within their company.

Below is a sample list of our attendees:

JOB TITLE	COMPANY
CEO	DN Agrar Group
CFO	Ocado
Deputy CFO	Mobico
Deputy head, IR	OMV
Director, IR	Barco
Director, IR	Purcari Wineries
Director, IR	Schneider Electric
Director, IR	Technip Energies
Director, IR Europe	ASML
Head of IR	Alpha Bank
Head of IR	Coca-Cola HBC
Head of IR	IAG
Head of IR	Ignitis Group
Head of IR	International Workplace Group
Head of IR	Kenmare Resources

JOB TITLE	COMPANY
Head of IR	Puig
Head of IR	Rheinmetall
Head of IR	Sabanci Holding
Head of IR	Salzgitter
Head of IR	Sanofi
Head of IR	Subsea7
Head of IR	Ulker Biskuvi
Head of IR	UniCredit
Head of IR	Unilever
Head of IR and media	Epiroc
SVP, IR	Fresenius
SVP, IR	HUGO BOSS
VP, IR	Experian
VP, IR	Sage
VP, IR and sustainability	Grifols

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Master of Ceremonies

We were delighted to announce that Pierre Novellie was the master of ceremonies at the 2025 awards presentation.

Pierre Novellie is an acclaimed stand-up comedian, writer, radio host and podcaster. He is co-host of The Frank Skinner Show on Absolute Radio, and recent TV appearances include World’s Most Dangerous Roads (Dave), The Mash Report (BBC2), and Stand Up Central (Comedy Central).

On the radio, Pierre has performed on The Now Show (Radio 4), hosts the BBC Sounds podcast series Obsessed With… SAS: Rogue Heroes and co-hosts the hit Budpod podcast alongside Phil Wang. As a writer, Pierre was one of the regular writers on the rebooted Spitting Image (ITV/Britbox) and has also written on shows including Mock the Week (BBC2), The News Quiz (Radio 4) and The Mash Report (BBC2).

One of the UK’s most acclaimed live acts, Pierre‘s latest show Must We? is now returning for a soho run after a sold-out UK & Ireland tour and an acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run. His first special, Quiet Ones, was distributed by US comedy label 800 Pound Gorilla Records and has amassed over 250,000 views online. Pierre supported Frank Skinner on his nationwide tour, as well as his five-week West End run at the Garrick Theatre.

Meet the Chef: Saravanan Palanipandichamy

Executive chef, The Peninsula London

As you enter our Enchanted Garden, prepare to be delighted by the culinary artistry of Chef Saravanan Palanipandichamy, the creative force behind the evening’s menu.

Born in Tamil Nadu, India, Chef Saravanan’s love for food began in his family kitchen, inspired by vibrant markets and the soulful cooking of his mother. With over 20 years of experience across Michelin-starred restaurants and world-renowned hotels – including The Dorchester and Raffles London at The OWO – he has earned over ten prestigious awards, including Culinary Star of the Year at The Dorchester.

Now leading the kitchens at The Peninsula London – one of the capital’s most iconic and luxurious hotels – Chef Saravanan brings his refined, globally inspired style to a destination renowned for its timeless elegance, impeccable service, and exceptional dining.

The evening’s menu reflected his extraordinary journey and the prestige of the setting—crafted to enchant, inspire, and transport you, one exquisite bite at a time.

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Awards by nomination

WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

Categories

Presented by OTC Markets Group

Nominees

Ahold Delhaize

ASML

Banco Santander

Coca-Cola HBC

HEINEKEN

Sage

Vodafone

Presented by OTC Markets Group

Nominees

Barco

Hochschild Mining

HUGO BOSS

Ocado

TF1

Unite Group

Presented by OTC Markets Group

Nominees

CVS Group

discoverIE Group

Funding Circle Holdings

Kenmare Resources

Mobico Group

Volex

Presented by OTC Markets Group

Nominees

illimity Bank

MJ Gleeson

Norcros

Ricardo

Topps Tiles

TPXimpact

Nominees

Aston Martin Lagonda

BBVA

Pirelli & C

Royal Philips

Schneider Electric

Unilever

Presented by Inspired

Nominees

Aviva

BASF

HEINEKEN

Iberdrola

Intesa Sanpaolo

OMV

Presented by Inspired

Nominees

Akbank

Barco

Grifols

Ignitis Group

LANXESS

NOS SGPS

Presented by Inspired

Nominees

Finnair

illimity Bank

Kenmare Resources

Molten Ventures

NORMA Group

TPXimpact

Nominees

Banco Santander

British American Tobacco

CaixaBank

Iberdrola

Ignitis Group

Nominees

AstraZeneca

Banco Santander

British American Tobacco

Purcari Wineries Group