AI Working Group

Ross is an experienced IRO with both an in-house and advisory background. Originally in equity capital markets banking, Ross has over 20 years of in-house corporate experience, including FTSE100 businesses such as Rolls-Royce, where he was Assistant Director of IR; and Man Group plc, the alternative investment manager, where he was involved in a very wide range of capital raisings and corporate transactions for over a decade. Ross was a Director of the Investor Relations Society from 2015-25.

Al Loehnis is currently a consultant and board adviser, helping agencies and entrepreneurs in the communications space to build reputation and accelerate growth. He has over 20 years experience in IR and corporate communications, with particular expertise in digital. He was a Director of the Investor Relations Society from 2004-13.

Daniel’s experience is in advising corporates on improving dialogue with investors, engagement with key stakeholders and effectively communicating their purpose and ability to create sustainable value to the outside world. Daniel and is a member of the QCA Governance Expert Group and a CSE Certified Sustainability Practitioner. He also holds the Certificate in Investor Relations and frequently runs thought leadership campaigns in both the corporate comms and sustainability space.

Maddie is an experienced investor relations and corporate communications consultant with over a decade of expertise supporting clients across EMEA and APAC. She has worked with companies at all stages of growth and across diverse sectors, delivering ongoing IR and communications programmes, as well as providing strategic guidance during capital markets transactions and corporate crises. Maddie has deep experience managing online investor communications and advising on effective disclosure strategies across digital channels. She is a member of the IR Society’s AI Working Group, and holds the Society’s Certificate in Investor Relations (CIR) in addition to the CFA UK’s Level 4 Investment Management Certificate (IMC).

Senior finance and investor relations executive with 20 years of experience across leading global healthcare companies. Currently Senior VP, Head of Investor Relations at Fresenius Group (since Oct 2024). Previously held the same role at GSK (2021–2024) and multiple leadership positions at AstraZeneca (2005–2021) spanning investor relations, global strategy, business development, and operations. Expertise in finance, strategic planning, business development, and competitive analysis.