HSBC to sponsor IR Society’s DELIVER leadership programme from 2024

The Investor Relations Society (IR Society) is delighted to announce that HSBC will be the new sponsor of the senior investor relations development programme, DELIVER (DElivering Leadership in InVEstor Relations).

The six-month programme brings together leaders from the investment banking, corporate and investor relations sectors with senior investor relation officers (IROs) to discuss key trends and issues across the market, offering skill and leadership development.  This is combined with evening seminars hosted by FTSE 30 Chairs, other captains of industry and thought leaders, plus a range of networking opportunities.

Laura Hayter, CEO of the IR Society, commented,

“We are delighted to welcome HSBC as the sponsor of our DELIVER programme from 2024 and thank them for their support of the Society and the investor relations profession. DELIVER is a unique programme that offers high-potential investor relations officers the opportunity to advance their careers and I know they will benefit hugely from the wealth of knowledge and experience that HSBC brings.  We look forward to welcoming a new cohort in the Autumn.”

Simon Alexander, Head of Corporate Broking at HSBC, commented,

“We are very pleased to be partnering with the IR Society on the DELIVER programme and look forward to working with the talented investor relations officers who have been selected to participate.”

Running biennially since inception in 2013, the 2024 programme is scheduled to commence in the autumn and run through to early 2025. IROs interested in joining this course should contact Laura Hayter of the IR Society.

For further information:

Laura Hayter, CEO, The IR Society
+44 20 7379 1763 or laura.hayter@irsociety.org.uk 

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About The Investor Relations Society

The Investor Relations Society (IR Society) is a membership organisation that exists to promote best practice investor relations in the UK and beyond. It is run by IR professionals for IR professionals. Established in 1980, the IR Society’s mission is to promote best practice in investor relations; to support the professional development of its members; to represent their views to regulatory bodies, the investment community and government; and to act as a forum for issuers and the investment community.

The Society has around 800 members from the UK, Europe and beyond, including representatives from many of the FTSE 100, a growing number of FTSE 250 companies and a number of AIM and smaller companies as well as IR advisers and service providers. For more information visit www.irsociety.org.uk or connect with us on LinkedIn

HSBC Holdings plc

HSBC Holdings plc, the parent company of HSBC, is headquartered in London. HSBC serves customers worldwide from offices in 60 countries and territories. With assets of US$2,975bn at 30 June 2024, HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations.The Investor Relations Society (IR Society) is delighted to announce that HSBC will be the new sponsor of the senior investor relations development programme, DELIVER (DElivering Leadership in InVEstor Relations).

Published 4 November, 2024