Enquire, the Investor Relations podcast
Enquire, the Investor Relations podcast, is hosted by Equitory founder and CEO, Clara Melia. The purpose of Enquire is to bring together Investor Relations and Capital Markets professionals to share their experiences, best practice and offer listeners insights and ideas in the dynamic world of Investor Relations. Clara and occasional guest hosts from the Equitory team have the pleasure of having fascinating and informative conversations with some of the most experienced and well-respected people in the world of Investor Relations.
Episodes
44 episodes
Episode 44: Ciarån Donnelly - Investor Relations in the TMT Sector: What Analysts Want from IROs
When done right, the collaboration between analysts and investor relations professionals can transform how a company's story is told, understood, and valued by investors. In this episode, we speak with Ciarán Donnelly, Technology & Media Eq...
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Episode 44
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43:25
Episode 43: Mitesh Sheth - How to Navigate the New Macro Regime and Connect with Investors
Seismic shifts in the markets and the wider geopolitical environment have become top discussion points for IR, fund managers, and investment companies. But are these shifts the norm or simply blips? Mitesh Sheth, CIO of Multi-Asset at Newton In...
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Episode 43
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46:44
Episode 42: Wes McCoy - What IR Should Know About Market Cycles & the Overlooked UK Equity Market
Are we overlooking the UK equity market? It hasn’t incited the same level of excitement as the growth in the US market, but that doesn’t mean investors should disregard it. As Wes McCoy explains in this episode, even long market cycles come to ...
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Episode 42
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46:27
Episode 41: James Lowen - IR Predictions & Best Practices for the UK Market in 2025
What can we expect in 2025 when it comes to the UK equity market? While there have been challenges and volatility over the past few years, 2025 seems to be a promising start for companies, investors and IR professionals alike. A...
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Episode 42
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40:32
Episode 40: Siddarth Chand Lall - A Fund Manager's Perspective on IR Communications in the UK
£20 billion is the estimated outflow from of UK equities in the last three to four years, with almost half originating from small-mid cap equities. So, what separates companies that retain investor confidence and interest vs. those that d...
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Episode 40
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44:00
Episode 39: Geoff Callow -How a Royalty-Based Mining Investment Company Approaches IR
As a business model unique to the UK, we dive into what it’s like managing investor relations for a royalty-based company that invests in the mining industry in this episode. Geoff Callow, Head of Investor Relations at Ecora Resources, joins th...
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38:26
Episode 38: Karen Keyes - Why In-Depth Financial Knowledge is an Advantage to Great IR Communication
Is financial acumen or simply good communication the most important ingredient to succeeding in investor relations? Communication and the ability to build rapport with investors is often highlighted as the one thing that sets great IR professio...
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Episode 40
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38:49
Episode 37: Paul Hewlett - The Digital Transformation of Investor Relations
Investor relations in the digital age has seen big changes in the way we communicate with investors and shareholders, thanks to the evolution of technology. In this episode, we dive into how Workspace Group’s IR department has embraced the chan...
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Episode 37
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42:19
Episode 36: Deb Wasser - IR with a Difference: Etsy's Approach to Investor Relations
How does a global consumer brand like Etsy manage investor relations? And what does it take to lead IR successfully? In this episode of Enquire, the Investor Relations podcast, we sit down with Deb Wasser, VP of Investor Relations and ESG Engag...
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Episode 36
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38:14
EP 35: Edward Westropp - Lessons and Advice from Moving to an In-House IR Role
Many IR professionals begin their careers in various corporate finance roles, such as consultancy, data analysis, or capital markets. Each of those paths into IR comes with valuable insights and unique perspectives that can set you up for succe...
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Episode 35
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33:47
EP 34: Phil Griffith - Curiosity and Collaboration: The Keys to Successful Equity Sales
What does a day in the life of an equity salesperson really look like? In this episode, we dive into the world of sell-side equity sales with industry veteran Phil Griffith. Curiosity and Good Storytelling Are a Salesperson’s Bes...
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Episode 34
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38:09
EP 33: Maria Elena Drew - How IR Professionals Can Integrate ESG into Investment Decisions
ESG matters have become a major focus in investment portfolios over the past decade. What was considered a more niche branch of investing has taken centre stage in the world of investor relations. In this episode of Enquire - The Investor Relat...
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Episode 33
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40:18
EP32: Peter Reynolds: How to Succeed in IR - Lessons from a 30-Year Career
While investor relations may have evolved over the past 30 years, some things remain consistent – the value of building great relationships with investors has always been fundamental to building a successful career in IR. As someone with an imp...
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Episode 32
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36:41
EP31: Isabel Green: Why Relationship Building & Curiosity Are Must - Have Traits in IR
Have you ever wondered what truly sets successful investor relations professionals apart? In this episode of Enquire, the Investor Relations podcast, we explore how the power of curiosity and relationship-building have helped Isabel Green, Form...
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Episode 31
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38:26
EP30: Wayne Brown - Challenges and Opportunities in the UK Equity Landscape
This episode of Enquire, featuring Equity Research Analyst at Panmure Gordon and Liberum Wayne Brown, explores the challenges and potential reforms in the UK equity markets, the impact of market cycles, and the innovative business models redefi...
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Episode 30
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43:39
EP29: Nick Stone - Navigating Challenges and Trends in the IR Space
There’s a lot that IR professionals can learn from their peers and from how other businesses manage investor relations. On the show this week is Nick Stone, Senior Vice President, Head of IR at GSK. We hear how he launched his IR career and his...
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Episode 29
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37:27
EP28: John Stevenson & Jonathan Pritchard - What Analysts and Investors Want to See from IR Teams
What do investors really need from IR? In this episode, we hear the perspective of two retail analysts who break down the responsibilities, challenges, and industry shifts that affect their roles, plus how IR can build an effective partnership ...
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Episode 28
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35:42
EP27: Matthew Johnson - The Psychology Behind Investor Relations
In the world of investor relations, communication and building relationships are paramount. To succeed in this field, you need to understand what influences a person’s investment decision. Knowing your audience well helps you to communicate and...
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Episode 27
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34:20
Ep 26: Nicholas Ashworth - Measuring Success and Staying Innovative as an IR Leader in a Global FTSE 100 Company
Today’s guest on the Enquire Podcast is Nick Ashworth, the Director of Investor Relations at National Grid, one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the world. It has a primary listing on the LSE, where it is a constituent of the ...
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Episode 26
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42:53
Ep 25: Simon Whittington - IR and Corporate Development: The Expanding Responsibilities of a Former Sell-side Analyst and Experienced IR Professional
With more than a decade of investor relations experience behind him, Investor Relations and Corporate Development Director at PZ Cussons, Simon Whittington, shares how his progression from a sell-side role to working in investor relations has e...
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Episode 25
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35:51
Series 3: Ep 6: Sam Witherow - Identifying and Evaluating Dividend Yield and Dividend Growth Stocks as an Income Investor
Today on the Enquire Podcast, we are joined by J.P. Morgan portfolio manager, Sam Witherow, to discuss investor relations in 2024. We discuss highlights from Sam’s career, the suite of income products he runs at J.P. Morgan, and the requirement...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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40:19
Series 3: Ep 5: How Well-structured, Consistent Messaging can Help Companies Capture Investor Attention with Matt Hudson
Matt Hudson is a portfolio manager at River Global Investors, and he joins us today to explain his company’s priorities, processes, and outlook for the year ahead. We learn about River Global’s business cycle framework, its multi-cap approach, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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37:07
Series 3: Ep 4: The Importance of a Clear, Simple and Understandable Equity Story with Andy Brough
With decades of experience behind him, today’s guest is probably the longest-standing fund manager in London. Having started his investment career in 1987 when he joined Schroders as a UK equity fund manager, Andy Brough has managed the well-kn...
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28:51
Series 3: Ep 3: Navigating Markets Through In-Depth Research and Engagement with Georgina Brittain
After nearly 30 years with J.P. Morgan, today’s guest has a wealth of experience and insights to share with company IR teams. Meet Georgina Brittain, a senior portfolio manager within the J.P. Morgan Asset Management International Equity Group,...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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34:57
Series 3: Ep 2: Investor Communication: Proactive Engagement and Open Dialogue with Jeremy Thomas
Jeremy Thomas has 27 years of experience as a portfolio manager and is the Chief Investment Officer of Global Equities at Sarasin & Partners. He joins us to discuss what company IR teams and investors can do proactively to improve communica...
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35:41