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MEIRA is excited to announce the MEIRA IR Academy Webinar titled "Investment Approaches & Challenges for GCC Corporate " in partnership with Irwin


The investment landscape in the Middle East is evolving rapidly, presenting both new opportunities and challenges for GCC corporates. As investor priorities shift, IR teams must refine their strategies to attract the right investors, communicate effectively, and navigate market complexities.


This webinar will explore how investor relations professionals can take a data-driven approach to targeting and engagement. We'll discuss the evolving investor landscape, including institutional, retail, and ESG-focused investors, and how IR teams can leverage technology and analytics to enhance outreach. Additionally, we'll address key challenges in investor communication and explore strategies for expanding investor reach beyond the region.


This webinar will provide actionable insights to help IR professionals:


  • Build or enhance your investor targeting strategy
  • Leverage data to understand investor behavior and preferences
  • Craft compelling messaging that resonates across diverse investor groups
  • Expand outreach beyond the region to attract global capital


Key points that will be covered during the workshop



  1. The role of investor relations in investor targeting
  2. Understanding the investor landscape
  3. How to use data to find and engage the right investors
  4. Developing an effective investor engagement strategy
  5. Overcoming challenges in investor communication
  6. Expanding investor reach beyond the region


Format: This 60-minute training course will be delivered exclusively online through the MEIRA platform, allowing participants to join virtually from anywhere.


Pricing:

  • MEIRA Members: Complimentary
  • Non-MEIRA Members: USD 149 (VAT inclusive)


Important Notes:

  • For Non-Members: This webinar is exclusively available to IROs (Investor Relations Officers).
  • Service Provider Attendance: No more than 3 individuals from each service provider may attend.


If you have any questions, simply contact the team at: info@meira.me. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to gain valuable insights and knowledge from the experts!


The course is subject to minimum attendance criteria requirements being met.

Speakers

  • Michael Roper (Managing Director of Irwin)

    Michael Roper

    Managing Director of Irwin

    Michael Roper has been a prominent leader in the capital markets and investor relations sectors for over two decades. Before joining Irwin, he held pivotal roles at Alliance Advisors, S&P Global, and J.P. Morgan Cazenove. At these organizations, Michael managed global teams across product, sales, and partnership driving expansion in both established and emerging markets. Michael has specialized in providing a wide range of IR advisory services to issuers, adeptly navigating the complexities of various markets. His strategic initiatives and innovative projects have been instrumental in enhancing shareholder engagement.

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  • Mansoor Elahi (Director of Customer Success at Irwin)

    Mansoor Elahi

    Director of Customer Success at Irwin

    Mansoor Elahi is the Director of Customer Success at Irwin. He is a CFA charter holder with a decade of experience working with buy-side, sell-side, and corporate clients in his previous roles. In his current role, he leads a team of Account Managers who support Irwin's global customer base of IR & C-suite professionals. Irwin's Customer Success team serves as strategic advisors to clients across industries, market caps, and geographies, helping support and shape their IR strategies.

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  • Salwa Gradl (Director of Investor Relations at DU - Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company P.J.S.C.)

    Salwa Gradl

    Director of Investor Relations at DU - Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company P.J.S.C.

    Salwa Gradl is the Director of Investor Relations at du, a leading
    telecommunications company in the UAE, where she has been
    instrumental in managing the company’s investor relations
    strategy and stakeholder engagement since January 2024. Before
    joining du in 2024, Salwa held key roles at Airbus, including
    Investor Relations Manager for 4 years as well as positions in
    Business Performance & Cash Management, and Credit Rating &
    Debt Capital Markets. Her work at Airbus focused on building
    strong relationships with institutional investors and analysts,
    effectively communicating complex financial and operational
    information, and shaping the company’s long-term strategic
    narrative.

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  • Shahroz Hussain (Associate Partner, Capital Markets and Investor Relations at Instinctif Partners)

    Shahroz Hussain

    Associate Partner, Capital Markets and Investor Relations at Instinctif Partners

    Sahroz Hussain is a seasoned Investor Relations professional
    with 13 years of experience across mining, telecom, EV
    manufacturing, shipping, retail, and technology. He has worked
    with publicly listed companies across various exchanges, helping
    them navigate capital markets, build investor trust and enhance
    investor engagement globally.
    Shahroz began his IR career in Toronto, Canada, at Barrick Gold,
    before moving into investor relations at Rogers Communications.
    In 2022, he transitioned into the EV sector, establishing and
    leading the IR function at Taiga Motors.
    In December 2024, Shahroz relocated back to Dubai, joining
    Instinctif Partners, where he advises clients in the GCC region
    across various sectors on investor relations.
    He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and holds the Investor
    Relations Charter (IRC). Shahroz earned an Honours Bachelor of
    Science in Economics and Statistics from the University of
    Toronto

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