The Global Investor Relations Revolution

The Global Investor Relations Revolution:  Book Launch and Panel Event

We are delighted to be hosting an exclusive panel discussion to mark the launch of The Global Investor Relations Revolution, a groundbreaking examination of the evolution, challenges, and future of investor relations on the global stage.

The book is the first time that IROs and advisors from all corners of the world, along with all the key national IR associations, have come together as a ‘global’ industry to steer a future path together and to also celebrate our achievements.

But as the profession stands at a crossroads, this book sets the agenda for the next wave of innovation, urging IR leaders to embrace reinvention, raise their own profile, deepen their global collaboration, and cement their role as indispensable corporate strategists.

Breakfast Panel Event and Book Launch

Join us at Goldman Sachs, London in their main auditorium for an engaging discussion featuring some of the most influential voices in the IR industry.

Our Panellists:

Bob Cowell – Founder, Mackinson Cowell & Director, Lazard

Jo Russell – Head of Investor Relations, Haleon & formerly of Pearson and Cazenove

Douglas Radcliffe – Chair, UK IR Society & Group Investor Relations Director, Lloyds Banking Group

Nadia Ridout-Jamieson – Chief Communications Officer, Experian

Charles Lytle – Chair, Goldman Sachs Corporate Broking

Hosted by: James Fitzsimmons, MD, Head of Corporate Access, Goldman Sachs

Introduced by: Laurie Havlock, Editor in Chief, IR Impact (Formerly IR Magazine)

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, 22 May 2025

Time: Breakfast and networking followed by panel discussion:  08:00 – 10:00

Location: Goldman Sachs, London – Main Auditorium

Discussion Highlights:

✔ The transformation of investor relations into a strategic leadership function

✔ The impact of regulatory shifts, ESG, and activist investors on IR

✔ The rise of AI and the evolving role of IR professionals

✔ The next wave of global collaboration and innovation in the field

Invitation Details: 

This event is by invitation only. If you are a senior investor relations, finance or corporate affairs leader and would like to attend, please contact us at: contact@broomeyasar.com.

Additional Resources: 

The Revolution is Here…..About The Global Investor Relations Revolution

The Global Investor Relations Revolution is a pioneering examination of how investor relations has transformed from a transactional function into a sophisticated, strategic, and globally interconnected profession. It’s the first time the global IR community has come together and charts the evolution of IR across decades—highlighting its growing influence in corporate decision-making, the rise of ESG and purpose-driven investing, and the impact of regulatory shifts such as MiFID II. Drawing on insights from over 1,000 leading global IROs, associations, and market experts, it explores key challenges, including activist investors, the decline in public listings, and the rise of AI. It argues that IR is no longer just about financial communications but has evolved into a critical leadership function shaping corporate reputation, governance, and long-term shareholder value.

About the Author: Oskar Yasar

Oskar is regarded as the global leader in executive recruitment in investor relations and corporate affairs having been responsible for over 500  senior level appointments in numerous markets globally. He is the founding partner of the leading global executive recruitment firm, Broome Yasar Partnership, and also head of its US-based partner firm PLBsearch’s IR practice.

London and New York based and with nearly 30 years’ experience at the coal face of the industry, both on the IR advisory side and executive recruitment, Oskar has personally helped the careers of some of the world’s leading IROs and corporate communications professionals.

Oskar is a passionate advocate for the role of investor relations and corporate affairs and the future of the profession. As well as being the author of this book, The Global IR Revolution, he has also written two other studies, From Investor Relations to Business Leadership – The Pathway to CEO, and Key Building Blocks to Becoming a Standout IRO , which showcases the significant transformation in the reputation of IR. He is also co-author of the ground-breaking study, From Corporate Affairs & Investor Relations to Non-Executive Director, on the transition from executive to non-executive.

He is also the author of the soon-to-be published book, ‘Stand Out or Stand Aside, the power of personal branding in the reputation industries.’