As part of our first series of conversations with senior investor relations professionals in the UK, we are delighted to be joined by Rob Gurner to talk about ways to innovate and think differently about IR. Rob is a highly experienced Head of Investor Relations who currently serves as Head of IR for Plus500, a global FinTech company. He has previously held senior IR roles at Inmarsat, Dentsu, Lonmin, and G4S, and he also sits on the Conference Committee of the Investor Relations Society in the UK. In today’s episode, Rob shares his IR career journey to date and reflects on the unique perspective he gained from his background in public relations. You’ll find out what drew him to IR in the first place, his advice for those entering the industry, and his perspective on some of the biggest challenges facing IR professionals today, as well as why he is a big believer in banging the drum for IR internally. We also touch on how he has seen investor relations evolve, including the impact that trends like MiFID II, COVID, and the rise of private investors have had on the industry, and Rob emphasises the importance of collaboration, educating yourself on best practice, and keeping up to speed with new technology. Tune in today for practical insights into getting out of your comfort zone and more from experienced IR professional, Rob Gurner!
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