Winning corporate culture: Tractor Supply Company talks IR, plus a look at UK retail investor trends – The Ticker 144

In the latest episode of The Ticker podcast, IR Magazine senior reporter Garnet Roach speaks with Kurt Barton, CFO at Tractor Supply company. Roach is also joined by the firm’s senior vice president of IR and public relations, Mary Winn Pilkington.

In a roundtable discussion, they dive deep into some of the key strategies for successful shareholder engagement employed by Tractor Supply Company, a Fortune 500 enterprise. Barton and Pilkington unpack the company’s distinctive approach to IR, shedding light on how the organization’s corporate culture plays a pivotal role in shaping investor perceptions. They also share best practice advice and examples of how to successfully craft and conduct corporate access events that constitute an informative and immersive experience for current and potentially new investors.

Bibas offers a glimpse into the company’s expansion into the UK market while also sharing valuable insights into prevailing retail investor trends in the region

Reporter Noemi Distefano is joined by Dann Bibas, general manager of international operations at Pulse by Public.com. As the company has recently completed the launch of some key products aimed at retail investors, Bibas offers a glimpse into the company’s expansion into the UK market while also sharing valuable insights into prevailing retail investor trends in the region.

The Ticker is presented in partnership with Pulse by Public.com, providing tools for IR teams to engage retail shareholders. Find out more at Public.com/pulse.

In this episode you will hear:

  • The role corporate culture plays in your IR strategy and shareholder communication
  • The impact of board diversity on your investor engagement
  • How to create immersive corporate access events
  • Key behavioral differences between UK and US retail investors
  • Top factors influencing retail investors’ decisions and the type of investment strategies they prioritize.

The Ticker podcast provides listeners with insights into cutting-edge issues of the day for investor relations professionals.

The series features interviews with IR experts bringing a global perspective, actionable insights and commentary on trending topics. These include sustainability, activism, corporate access, regulation and more.

Click here to listen and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Acast and wherever you access your podcasts.

Upcoming events

  • Forum – AI & Technology
    Wednesday, November 12, 2025

    Forum – AI & Technology

    About the event As more investors and corporate communication teams embrace AI, machine learning and emerging technologies to inform their decision making, investor relations professionals are facing a pivotal moment: adapt and lead, or risk falling behind. At this fast-moving stage of adoption, IR teams are asking important questions regarding…

    New York, US
  • Forum & Awards – South East Asia
    Tuesday, December 2, 2025

    Forum & Awards – South East Asia

    Building trust and driving impact: Redefining investor relations in South East Asia Investor Relations in South East Asia is at a turning point. Regulatory fragmentation, macroeconomic volatility and the growing importance of retail investors require IROs to strategically analyze and reform traditional practices. The ability to deliver transparent, dependable and…

    Singapore
  • Briefing – The value of IR in an increasingly passive investment landscape
    Wednesday, December 3, 2025

    Briefing – The value of IR in an increasingly passive investment landscape

    In partnership with WHEN 8.00 am PT / 11.00 am ET / 4.00 pm GMT / 5.00 pm CET DURATION 45 minutes About the event Explore how IR teams can adapt to the rise of passive investing while effectively measuring and communicating their impact. As index funds and ETFs reshape…

    Online

Explore

Andy White, Freelance WordPress Developer London