Informed 118 – Spring 2023
The Spring 2023 issue of Informed comprises 16 articles on a feature titled 'The evolution of IR' and also celebrates 2,000 CIR passes.
This issue includes a letter from Society CEO, Laura Hayter summarising some of the successes of the year so far, and highlighting what IROs have to look forward to. Membership officer Calum Stephens introduces himself and outlined his plans at the Society. Robert Dann and Fiona O'Nolan provides a summary of the Mentoring Programme – and explain how members can apply for 2023 – and Christina Warren welcomes the new events sponsor, S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Also in this issue, Liz Cole summarises the latest news in the industry, Jonathan Harker and Andrew Stevenson provide their predictions for AGM season and Chris Birks looks at economic forces affecting IR. Charles Hamlyn explains how 'intent data' can help IROs, while Jennifer Walmsley suggests ways to improve ESG sentiment and Ben Pearson offeres advice for post-pandemic event management.
The Evolution in IR feature includes the following articles:
- Upwards and onwards by Richard Davies;
- A voice at the top table by Richard O'Connor;
- How IR has grown in sophistication and importance by John Dawson;
- Not just a stepping stone by Geoff Callow;
- The three 'P's of great IR by David Nisbet;
- Curiosity and a willingness to learn by Sandra Moura;
- Working in an unpredictable environment by Sonya Ghobrial;
- From biology to banking ... and then to IR by Amie Gramlick;
- The key to great IR communications by Bethany Barnes;
- The development of IR in African markets by Mike Nwanolue;
- 'Shoe leather, my dear boy' by David Shriver;
- The growth of IR in Nigeria by Tolu Oluwole;
- Building a career as an IRO by Claire Mogford;
- Consistent delivery in a hybrid workplace by Peregrine Riviere;
- Putting the IR into Ireland by Rossa White; and
- Navigating an ever-changing world by Craig Marks.
The second feature in this issue celebrates 2,000 candidates passing the IR Society's CIR qualification and includes:
- Celebrating 2,000 passes – Tara Mitchell asks Chloe Broadbear, Karoline Parker and Jana Manlangit about their careers and experiences with the qualification;
- The gateway to train the next generation of IROs by Alicia Gallego;
- Showing commitment to a strategic discipline by Anna Hartropp; and
- Expanding your horizons by Ross Hawley.
There is also a professional development article from Matthew David, a course calendar for the next few months, information on the CIR and DipIR, a full events calendar for the next quarter, and the service providers directory.
If you have any feedback on this issue, or would like to contribute to the next one, please contact Laura Hayter.
Published 3 April, 2023