Code Updates: Investor relations Roles

Following requests from a few users we have now added a new category of specialist roles: Investor relations.

Investor relations in a large firm is a crucial role as they act as an interface between investors (shareholders and debt holders) and the board. Their job is to manage expectations, ensuring open communication channel are present and responding to requests.

Investor relations roles are not focused on investing funds, making strategic decisions nor involved in operations. Whilst such roles are predominantly present in listed companies, some large private companies do establish such roles where they have a range of diverse stakeholders or might be planning on accessing capital markets (debt or equity) for additional / new funding including an IPO.

Directors of investor relations normally operate just below the main board level.

Data on investor relations roles is now available for Australia, UK and US.

Thanks,
Jon