Investor Relations Implications on Board Governance

The Investor Relations (IR) professional has unique insights and perspectives about the business, investor sentiment and capital markets that can help inform strategic Board decisions.

In this annual partnership with NIRI-Twin Cities, this programed covered:  

• How IR professionals can gain a seat at the table with their Board of Directors 

• Best practices for IR engagement at the board level and how IR can add value 

• Types of information Boards should be seeking from their IR teams 

• How boards should be prepared to govern based on the information received 

Speakers:

• David Deno, member of Board of Directors for Panera Bread and Krispy Kreme, and former CEO of Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. 
• Anna Richo, member of Board of Directors for Exelon, Ilumina and Children’s Minnesota, member of the Board of Trustees for DePaul University and former General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary of Cargill, Inc. 
• Jeff Siemon, VP, Investor Relations & Corporate Finance at General Mills
• Mollie O’Brien, Vice President, Investor Relations at Best Buy (moderator)