NIRI NOW
NIRI Launches Two New Certificate Programs in
Investor Relations: IR Foundations & IR Advanced
and IR Advanced™. These programs are indepen- dent, standalone offerings that mark a significant milestone in NIRI’s commitment to advance and elevate the professional practice of investor relations. Tese programs are intended for a wide range
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of professionals within the investor relations spectrum, including new practitioners, senior IROs, service providers, finance, communica- tions, and other professionals. The IR Foundations program covers the
core competencies and skills of the founda- tional domains of investor relations, ensuring a robust knowledge base and competencies for professionals who are in their early to middle IR career journey. By comparison, the IR Advanced program is
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IRI introduced two new certificate programs designed for professionals in investor relations: IR Foundations™
tailored for professionals with deeper expertise and advanced IR responsibilities. Tis program covers complex competencies and practices, regulatory issues, governance knowledge, and business insights helping seasoned practitioners validate their elevated knowledge and skills. All participants will earn a uniquely designed
digital certificate and digital badge for each cer- tificate to denote their accomplishments. Upon the successful completion of both certificates and meeting the work experience requirements, IR corporate professionals and IR counselors will be awarded the IRC Certification, which recognizes their comprehensive knowledge and proficiency in investor relations. “Tis strategic decision to create these cer-
tificate programs was adopted by the NIRI Board of Directors and the NIRI Certification Council in 2022,” says NIRI President and CEO Matthew Brusch. “It reflects NIRI’s dedication
EDITORIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Rebecca Koar, Chair Ascend Wellness Holdings
Elsa Ballard Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd.
Lucia Domville Weber Shandwick
Frederike Edelmann Central Garden & Pet
Kimberly Esterkin ASGN Incorporated
Perry Grueber, IRC ModernIR
Scott Kindle Mediant
Gregg LaBar Dix & Eaton
Zaia Lawandow Redbox Entertainment
Colin Murray, IRC PBF Energy
Joe Shiffler Power Integrations Inc.
Emily Tadano Meritage Homes Rose Zu
FTI Consulting
NIRI BOARD OF DIRECTORS John Moten, IRC, Chair Aventiv Technologies
Alexandra Deignan, Chair-Elect Lazard, Ltd
Katie Royce, CFA, Immediate Past Chair ZenBusiness
Remy Bernarda, IRC Investor Relations Advisory Solutions
Clayton Bilby, IRC IR Officer
Lisa Caperelli Arbutus Biopharma Corporation
Andy Detwiler Virtua Research
Kimberly Esterkin ASGN Incorporated
Lisa Hartman EnerSys
Shelly Hubbard, IRC Pentair
Heather Kos, CPA, CMA, IRC Builders FirstSource, Inc.
Rajesh Mehan, IRC Steelcase, Inc.
Kim Pinyopusarerk, IRC EOG Resources
Lisa Rose, IRC Dix & Eaton
Timothy Sedabres, IRC Huntington National Bank
Michael Steele, CFA, IRC Zebra Technologies
Cherryl Valenzuela, CFA Bumble
Robert Williams Dell Technologies
Matthew Brusch, CAE, Ex Officio NIRI
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