Investor Relations Expertise Gains Ground in the Boardroom

Boards are increasingly prioritizing directors with investor relations expertise as activism, engagement demands, and regulatory complexity intensify. The number of S&P 500 directors with IR experience rose sharply over the past five years, according to MyLogIQ, reflecting boards’ need to communicate effectively with shareholders.

Universal proxy rules and rising activist campaigns have pushed directors into more frequent investor interactions, elevating the value of capital markets fluency. Companies are highlighting IR backgrounds in new director appointments as boards seek to build credibility, consistency, and trust with investors during volatile market conditions.

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