IR Networking: New to IR Breakfast
This breakfast event is aimed at those who are starting out in an inhouse investor relations role (within the last year), or for those currently within junior roles who wish to progress their careers. This informal, in-person networking event is designed to facilitate peer discussions, the sharing of ideas and to help participants build their networks.
This event is for IR Society IRO members only. Premium members can attend for free if their allowance allows; for other members a fee of £25+VAT will apply.
Please note, numbers are limited and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Chatham House rule will apply.
Moderator: Laura Hayter

CEO - IR Society
Laura is CEO at The Investor Relations Society. Formerly Head of Policy and Communications, Laura took on the role of CEO in 2019 and has been with the Society for over 13 years. Laura has been part of the IR community since 2001, and among other roles, she was formerly a director at the IR consultancy, Taylor Rafferty, providing IR advisory services to blue chip clients, both in London and New York. Laura’s particular interests within IR are around career progression, mentoring and professional development. She graduated from the University of Leeds, with an honours degree in German and management studies.
Moderator: Claire Mogford

Head of Investor Relations, Segro
Chair of the Events Committee.
Claire joined SEGRO as head of IR in 2018. Prior to this she spent 10 years working in corporate access origination roles at first Goldman Sachs and then Exane BNP Paribas with a focus on banks, insurance and real estate. She started her career on the equity graduate scheme at Goldman Sachs.
Dates
- 8.15am to 9.45am Thursday 15 May, 2025
Location
- City of London, Venue TBC
Exclusive to Corporate Members
- Free to Premium Members
£0 - Corporate Members - £25 + VAT
£30