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 who has led an impressive 30-year career across corporate finance, equity research, and investor relations, Peter Reynolds, Director of IR at Whitbread, joins this episode of Enquire, the Investor Relations Podcast, to share insights and advice picked up from IR roles in multiple industries.
Peter takes us on a journey through his diverse roles, including his time at Rank Group and PartyGaming, where he built an IR programme from scratch and balanced regulatory affairs with investor communications. He offers his perspective on the evolution of IR over the past two decades, emphasising how the role has become more challenging yet more valued by senior management. Peter shares his approach to staying on top of current information from results days and industry changes and how he uses that knowledge to be proactive in his communications with company boards.
