Laurie Havelock, Editor of IR Impact (formerly IR Magazine), shares his unique journalistic perspective on covering IR stories and industry insights for over 12 years.
We begin by taking a walk through Laurie’s career and the biggest changes he’s noticed in IR since he first began. He’s seen shifting markets, the rise of digitisation and AI, regulatory changes, how regional differences impact IR and he explains how that’s shaped IRO roles.
Laurie also breaks down some of the most interesting points from IR Impact’s recent research on international IR, including the biggest differences between Asian, North American, and European IR. You’ll also hear about research into IR skills, preferences for capital markets days, and why face-to-face roadshows are still a big focus even in the age of virtual communication.
