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 sentiment shifts. A practical and thoughtful guide for IR professionals operating in today’s complex market environment.

In This Episode

• How to transition into investor relations from finance and strategy
• What it takes to build an IR function from scratch
• Why human psychology plays a central role in market behaviour
• How IR adds the most value during moments of stress
• How to adapt IR strategy across very different sectors
• What AI means for sentiment and disclosure in recruitment
• How to think about analyst coverage in a constrained environment
• Ways to gather and interpret investor feedback effectively
• How to engage boards with clear, relevant IR insights
• Why clarity and consistency matter more than ever in IR

Quotes

• “A strong IR function comes into its own in moments of stress.”
• “Challenge yourself to explain why the company exists in as few words as possible.”
• “We are still in the foothills of understanding how AI will reshape the labour market.”
• “IR credibility comes from connecting market signals to strategic decisions.”

Resources

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