Elevating Investor Relations: A Global Conversation

Join us this week as Mark Hayes and David Grunfeld sit down with John Gollifer, CEO of the GCC Board Directors Institute, to explore how investor relations has evolved from a financial reporting function into a strategic leadership role, and why the most effective IROs are those who earn a seat at the table by turning market intelligence into decisions that shape the future of the business. Learn more about Breakwater Capital Markets: https://breakwaterstrategy.com/capital-markets/

Mark Hayes and David Grunfeld welcome Kay Bommer, Managing Director of DIRK, onto the podcast this week to discuss how investor relations is evolving from a communications function into a strategic advisory role, one that requires IR professionals to synthesize market intelligence, embrace AI, and bring independent judgment to the boardroom while maintaining the trust and credibility that remain the foundation of effective capital market engagement. Learn more about Breakwater Capital Markets and browse our investor relations resources on our website: https://breakwaterstrategy.com/capital-markets/elevating-ir-a-global-conversation/

Join us this week on "Elevating IR" for a recap of MERIA 2026 & the NACD presentation. David Grunfeld reflects on his experience during the MERIA 2026 annual conference and Mark Hayes shares insights about his recent presentation for NACD.  To explore more Investor Relations resources, check out our website today: https://breakwaterstrategy.com/capital-markets/

Join Mark Hayes and David Grunfeld as they sit down with Dr. Eva Chan, Chairman and founder of HKIRA (Hong Kong Investor Relations Association), to discuss the need to elevate IR from a communication function to a strategic advisory role with direct CEO access, the centrality of trust built through consistent, accurate, and proactive investor engagement, and the importance of understanding AI as both a productivity tool and a new type of audience that IROs must actively prepare for. To learn more about Breakwater Capital Markets' podcasts, browse our website today: https://breakwaterstrategy.com/capital-markets/elevating-ir-a-global-conversation/

Join Mark Hayes and David Grunfeld as they sit down with Ian Matheson, the CEO of the Australasian Investor Relations Association, to discuss the Australian stock exchange, global IR practices, AI, and more!  To learn more about Breakwater Capital Markets' podcasts, check out our website today: https://breakwaterstrategy.com/capital-markets/elevating-ir-a-global-conversation/