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Boart LongyearGlobal Head of Investor Relations and Communications
Jan. 2021 - Apr. 2025• Led buy and sell-side engagement, developed and implemented external, internal, and executive communication strategies, and headed media management. Managed one support team member and an annual budget of $700k.
• Increased sell-side engagement from two to five firms . Developed a regular cadence of post-results quarterly calls with individual analysts and their clients to efficiently reach a broad buy-side audience. Organized one-on-one meetings during visits to Sydney.
• Directed the quarterly results process, including development of the press release, presentation, and webinar script. Revamped the presentation design to reflect a growing, dynamic organization post-recapitalization.
• Expanded visibility of the organization’s ESG credentials. Produced the annual ESG report and publicized the company’s technology platform that boosts client sustainability performance. Created the “The Women of Boart Longyear” campaign to showcase the company’s diversity efforts, which was promoted on social media. Rolled out an updated company values video campaign and showcased ESG achievements in results presentations. • Developed and implemented an internal communications strategy, incorporating employee engagement data, following a dramatic $800M+ recapitalization designed to foster a performance-focused culture, break down divisional silos, unite team members, and advance the company’s vision as the industry’s employer of choice. • Assisted with the preparation of Boart Longyear’s strategy to pursue a secondary North American listing and IPO and published a critical investor presentation to satisfy complex disclosure requirements. • Facilitated the development of a thought-leadership program focused on the capabilities of the company’s technology platform, resulting in op-eds by two company executives placed in key industry publications.
Rio TintoHead of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications – Turquoise Hill Resources
Jan. 2015 - Dec. 2019London, England, United Kingdom / Salt Lake City, Utah• Developed and led a highly effective global team that seamlessly advanced crucial initiatives for corporate communications, investor relations, stakeholder engagement, media relations, and quarterly reporting. • Managed two direct reports, project teams of 15 personnel, three consulting firm partners, and an annual budget of $1.5M. Served as a member of the Disclosure Committee and advised on strategic communications for the C-suite and Board of Directors. • Expanded shareholder engagement from top-three minority shareholders to the top-25 shareholders. Achieved a 66% increase in one-on-one meetings with shareholders, emphasized a valuation at full production levels, and delivered 12 institutional investors (166% of target) with significant positions on the shareholder register.
• Produced the first financial community perception study in 2015 to provide the C-suite and board actionable intelligence on external sentiment. Delivered an 18% increase in the management accessibility rating in the second perception study in 2017.
• Conceptualized, organized, and produced the company’s first analyst meeting, hosted 40 attendees from more than 30 firms, and effectively elevated the investor relations program to best-in-class standards. • Added non-deal roadshows in Asia, Australia, and the UK that broadened engagement, geographically diversified the shareholder base, and successfully added two substantial foreign shareholders. Additionally, managed 10 industry conferences annually with full responsibility for logistics, content development, and speechwriting. • Increased annual ESG reporting by 38% through expanded water usage content and the addition of C02 and greenhouse gas emissions data.
• Managed crisis communications to protect the company during situations that included unexpected executive departures, negative coverage, lawsuits, the cessation of business ventures, and major operational disruptions.
Rio TintoHead of Corporate Communications and Media – Turquoise Hill Resources
Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2015London, England, United Kingdom / Salt Lake City, Utah• Led corporate communications, the disclosure of financial results, and engagement with employees, partners, and the media. Served as company spokesperson and counseled executive leaders and the board on communications strategies. Managed two direct reports, project teams of 15 personnel, and an annual budget of $750K. • Played a central role in elevating Turquoise Hill Resources to become a leading global copper producer and the driving force behind the Mongolian economy. Led communications strategies, disclosure management, roadshow planning, site visits, and media relations for two over-subscribed rights offerings that raised $4.2B. • Established the company’s presence on social media and transformed the perception of Turquoise Hill worldwide. Utilized Twitter to publicize operational milestones, promote ESG initiatives, and give the brand a real “voice” in Mongolia. Supported issues management and political intelligence by systematically monitoring the social media feeds of key government officials and public opinion leaders. • Managed financial communications and led the quarterly reporting program. Streamlined reporting processes, improved content optimization by 30%, and decreased the time required to produce reports by 33%.
• Introduced and led a C-suite media training program to maximize outcomes from speaking engagements and media interviews. Developed a thought leadership program for one of the few female CEOs in the mining sector and highlighted the topic of female leadership in Turquoise Hill social media campaigns.
Rio TintoPrincipal Advisor, Media Relations – Rio Tinto
Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2012London, England, United Kingdom / Salt Lake City, Utah• Developed communications strategies and served as a corporate spokesperson to support financial results, divestments, and other important announcements. Managed a global team of four indirect reports. • Coordinated message alignment with the commodity group’s media-facing colleagues and interacted with journalists to shape stories about Rio Tinto. Leveraged relationships at leading media outlets, including CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, The New York Times, South China Morning Post, The London Times, The Daily Mail, The Economist, The Australian, Australian Financial Review, National Post, Bloomberg, and Reuters.
• Led communications strategies for multiple divestment transactions and the IPO of the US energy business to deliver over $10B in proceeds, improve leadership credibility, and help drive a 121% company valuation increase in combination with increased commodity prices.
• Headed media engagement in the US and UK to support Rio Tinto’s medal sponsorship for the London 2012 Summer Olympics. Achieved significant coverage and stories showcasing Rio Tinto’s sustainably produced metals.
• Served as Acting Head of Media Relations in Australia for 12 months and built relationships with top reporters and stakeholders following the departure of the former head. Oversaw the transition to a new permanent head.
FinsburySenior Vice President
Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2008New York, New York, United States• Led strategic communications and investor relations engagements for Pfizer, Rite Aid, and TIAA-CREF. Developed an investor relations strategy to best position a national drugstore chain within the financial community. Created an internal communications plan to introduce the new CEO for a leading pension provider.
FinsburyVice President
Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2006New York, New York, United States• Advised corporate communications strategies for clients that included Pfizer, Revlon, Tyco, Wachovia, and CNL Financial Group. Launched the IPO communications strategy for a leading US REIT and developed an innovative thought leadership strategy to protect the $12B international division of a top pharmaceutical company.
Avado BrandsDirector of Investor Relations
Jan. 1998 - Dec. 2000Greater Atlanta Area
NasdaqDirector, Nasdaq Market Services
Jan. 1997 - Dec. 1998New York, New York, United States
NasdaqDirector Business Development
Jan. 1995 - Dec. 1997New York, New York, United States
NasdaqManager, Research and Financial Analysis
Jan. 1994 - Dec. 1995Washington, District of Columbia, United States
NasdaqSenior Financial Analyst
Jan. 1990 - Dec. 1994Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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