Enquire, the Investor Relations podcast

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• Episode 61: Sarah Webster - How Sustainability Becomes Part of the Investment Case 20.05.2026 36min

  In this episode of Enquire, Sarah Webster shares her perspective on the evolving role of investor relations at the intersection of strategy, sustainability and financial reporting. Drawing on experience across IR leadership and sustainability roles, Sarah explores how companies can better communicate long-term value while meeting short-term market expectations. The conversation covers ESG integration, board engagement, AI-driven disclosure and the importance of linking non-financial data to f...
• Episode 60: James Ashton - Advocating for the UK’s Growth Economy 22.04.2026 36min

  In this episode of Enquire, James Ashton, Chief Executive of the Quoted Companies Alliance (QCA), joins Clara Melia to discuss the health and future of the UK’s growth company ecosystem. Drawing on his background as a leading financial journalist, James provides a candid look at the challenges facing small and mid-cap boards, from the rising costs of audit and compliance to the pressures of valuation and liquidity. The conversation explores the findings of the 2026 QCA City Debate, the evolut...
• Episode 59: Bojana Flint - Global IR: Strategy, Culture and Communication in a Changing Market 01.04.2026 45min

  In this episode of Enquire, Bojana Flint shares her experience working across different sectors and regions, offering a global perspective on modern investor relations. From navigating a US Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) listing and engaging retail investors to adapting to different investor cultures, Bojana explains how IR operates across borders and sectors. The conversation explores AI, data infrastructure, capital markets events and the evolving strategic role of IR. A practic...
• Episode 58: Dami Tanimowo - IR Under Pressure: Building Trust When Markets Wobble 04.03.2026 31min

  In this episode of Enquire, Dami Tanimowo, Head of Investor Relations at Robert Walters, shares a candid perspective on building and leading an IR function under pressure. From establishing IR from scratch to navigating activist interest and AI-driven valuation concerns, Dami explains how clarity, consistency and strategic alignment build trust when markets are unsettled. The conversation explores investor psychology, disclosure strategy, board engagement and how IR success is measured when s...
• Episode 57: Peter Russell - What Really Matters in Investor Storytelling? Lessons from Peter Russell 11.02.2026 36min

  In this episode of Enquire, we're joined by Peter Russell, an experienced FTSE 100 IRO at Rentokil Initial and Avast. Peter shares what he's learned throughout his career in IR, and why the role is far more human than people expect. We hear about his experience managing some of IR's toughest challenges, such as dealing with activist investors, maintaining investor confidence through leadership changes and communicating effectively during periods of share price pressure. Peter explains w...
• Episode 56: Andrew Foster - The Future of Corporate Broking; And Why IR Must Lead the Story 21.01.2026 43min

  In this episode of Enquire, Clara is joined by Andrew Foster, Chairman of Corporate Broking at Morgan Stanley, to unpack how the UK’s uniquely British corporate broking model has evolved, and what that evolution means for boards, IR teams and listed companies today. Drawing on a career that spans regulation, investment banking and decades advising FTSE 100 companies, Andrew offers a clear-eyed view of what corporate brokers can and crucially cannot do in modern equity markets. What you'll lea...
• Episode 55: Ross Hawley - Building Credibility When It Matters: Crisis, CMDs and the Craft of IR 07.01.2026 43min

  In this episode of Enquire, Ross Hawley reflects on a 34-year career spanning banking, hedge funds, sustainability and senior IR roles across multiple FTSE companies. Now leading IR at Zigup plc, Ross discusses how credibility is built through judgment, clarity and a deep understanding of the business. He shares practical insights on crisis communication, capital markets days, narrative development, and why the IRO must balance facilitation with authoritative communication. The conversation a...
• Episode 54: Rae Maile - Beyond the Numbers: Rae on Investor Psychology, Regulation and Effective IR 10.12.2025 29min

  In this episode of Enquire, Rae shares insights from 36 years as an analyst covering both financial and tobacco stocks. He discusses how regulation, ESG pressures and shifting investor psychology have reshaped the market, and why clarity of messaging remains critical for listed companies. Rae explains what fund managers truly value, how AI is changing research, and why the UK market needs a re-rating to stay competitive. From pre-IPO preparation to effective results-day communication, this co...
• Episode 53: FCA and Daniel Holmes - How the FCA balances innovation, speed, and investor protection 05.12.2025 40min

  UK capital markets are undergoing their biggest regulatory transformation in a decade, and the FCA joins Clara Melia to break down exactly what’s changing, why, and what it means for issuers, sponsors, and IR teams. Sarah Hone, Daniel Holmes, and James Hunt explain the FCA’s shift toward a more disclosure-based regime designed to improve competitiveness, speed up transactions, and maintain high standards of market integrity. They discuss the new single commercial company listing category, the...
• Episode 52: Oskar Yasar - Compensation, Trends and How to Stand Out in Investor Relations 24.11.2025 37min

  In this Enquire episode, Clara sits down with Oskar Yasar, Managing Partner at Broome Yasar Partnership and author of The Global IR Revolution. With three decades in capital markets and more than 580 senior IR and corporate affairs appointments, Oskar is an influential voice in investor relations talent and leadership. Oskar shares how IR has transformed from a back-office function into a strategic, board-level career path and why today’s IROs are increasingly moving into financial planning a...
• Episode 51: A Live Panel Discussion - Attracting Capital in Changing Equity Markets 05.11.2025 46min

  Enquire recorded live in front of an audience of IR professionals and listed company leaders. Clara Melia hosted the panel discussion, where they discussed how companies can attract capital in today’s changing equity market. Meeting the Panel The discussion brought together Natalie Bell from Liontrust Asset Management, Thomas Moore from Aberdeen, and Rae Maile from Panmure Liberum. Each offered their perspective on UK equity markets, from the shift away from quantitative e...
• Episode 50: Laurie Havelock - Roadshows, Regional Differences and AI Trends 24.09.2025 36min

  How is IR changing? The truth is that IR varies so much across different countries, industries, and companies, there’s no short answer. To get a broader overview of the trends in IR, we welcomed an experienced IR journalist to this episode. An Outside Perspective of IR Today 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 t...
• Episode 49: Gervais Williams - What Fund Managers Really Want from Management Teams and IR 08.09.2025 35min

  What are fund managers really looking for when they sit down for a management meeting? Financial metrics may seem like an obvious choice, but in this episode, we hear why companies need to think beyond the numbers and present a broader view for fund managers to assess. Financial Metrics Aren’t All that Fund Managers Are Interested In Joining this episode is Gervais Williams, Head of Equities at Premier Miton Group, and fund manager for several small to mid-cap funds based in the ...
• Episode 48: Gabriel Sacks - From Storytelling to Strategy: How to Engage Global Investors 28.08.2025 37min

  The small-cap market across Asia is seeing strong growth, with healthy company profits and an active IPO space in emerging markets like India, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines. To learn more about the equity scene in Asia and how to engage with global investors, we spoke with Gabriel Sacks, Investment Director at Aberdeen. Gabriel brings 17 years of emerging markets expertise and offers advice for all IR professionals working with global investors. Challenges and opportuni...
• Episode 47: Angela Catlin & Matt Lee - Debt IR vs. Equity IR: Are They Really So Different? 11.08.2025 41min

  Is debt IR really that different from working in equity investor relations? While there are some key differences that make up a debt IROs typical role, there are more similarities than you might expect. Debt and Equity IROs Are On the Same Team (With Different Audiences) In this episode, we welcomed Angela Catlin, previously the Head of Investor Relations, Corporate Affairs and Brand at The Co-operative Bank and currently Chair of the Debt IR Steering Group of the Investor Relati...
• Episode 46: Paul Measday - Why IR is Still a “Contact Sport” in the Digital Age 28.07.2025 43min

  Can you really build meaningful investor relationships through a screen? Zoom and Teams calls have been an invaluable tool in the past few years, but is there an overreliance on remote communication in IR today? Paul Measday, Head of Investor Relations, Ashmore Group plc, joins the podcast to talk about his career and thoughts on IR as a whole. In his view, IR is still a “contact sport,” and traditional relationship-building is critical to successful IR. IR in the digital age In ...
• Episode 45: Dan Homan - Why Honest Two-Way Conversations Should Be Every IRO’s Priority 14.07.2025 45min

  Every IR team wants to hear good feedback from investors. But it’s the negative feedback that has the most value. In this episode, you’ll hear Dan Homan, Investor Relations Director at Currys plc, explain why honesty and genuine two-way conversations between IR and investors are a must to achieve continuous improvement in IR efforts. Investors value honesty above all else Prior to joining Currys, Dan was a Director at Citi Investment Research where he was a lead analyst on ...
• Episode 44: Ciarån Donnelly - Investor Relations in the TMT Sector: What Analysts Want from IROs 14.04.2025 43min

  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 Equity Research Analyst at Berenberg to hear his insights of the technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sector. Consistency, Availability, and Proactivity: An Analyst’s IR Wish List Ciarán shares stories from his decade-long career i...
• Episode 43: Mitesh Sheth - How to Navigate the New Macro Regime and Connect with Investors 31.03.2025 46min

  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 Investment Management Group (“Newton”), discusses his take on the current markets in this episode. Expect the Unexpected in the Market Mitesh’s varied career has given him unique insight across different areas of investment management. Beginni...
• Episode 42: Wes McCoy - What IR Should Know About Market Cycles & the Overlooked UK Equity Market 17.03.2025 46min

  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 an end, so are you prepared for what’s next? Is UK Equity Due for a Comeback? Wes is the Senior Investment Director at abrdn and has over 20 years’ experience in various roles within UK equity. He sits down with us to talk about why he think...