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Enquire, the Investor Relations podcast

Enquire, the Investor Relations podcast

Clara Melia 61 episodes Latest May 20, 2026

Enquire, the Investor Relations podcast, is hosted by Clara Melia, founder and CEO of Equitory. The show brings together Investor Relations and Capital Markets professionals to share their experiences and best practices. Clara and occasional guest hosts from the Equitory team have conversations with experienced and respected people in the world of Investor Relations.

Episodes

Episode 61: Sarah Webster - How Sustainability Becomes Part of the Investment Case May 19, 2026 2165 In this episode of Enquire, Sarah Webster shares her perspective on the evolving role of investor relations at the intersection of strategy, sustainability and financial reporting. Drawing on experience across IR leadership and sustainability roles, Sarah explores how companies can better communicate long-term value while meeting short-term market expectations. The conversation covers ESG integrat
Episode 60: James Ashton - Advocating for the UK’s Growth Economy Apr 21, 2026 2171 In this episode of Enquire, James Ashton, Chief Executive of the Quoted Companies Alliance (QCA), joins Clara Melia to discuss the health and future of the UK’s growth company ecosystem. Drawing on his background as a leading financial journalist, James provides a candid look at the challenges facing small and mid-cap boards, from the rising costs of audit and compliance to the pressures of valuat
Episode 59: Bojana Flint - Global IR: Strategy, Culture and Communication in a Changing Market Mar 31, 2026 2755 In this episode of Enquire, Bojana Flint shares her experience working across different sectors and regions, offering a global perspective on modern investor relations. From navigating a US Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) listing and engaging retail investors to adapting to different investor cultures, Bojana explains how IR operates across borders and sectors. The conversation explores
Episode 58: Dami Tanimowo - IR Under Pressure: Building Trust When Markets Wobble Mar 4, 2026 1878 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
Episode 57: Peter Russell - What Really Matters in Investor Storytelling? Lessons from Peter Russell Feb 11, 2026 2197 In this episode of Enquire, we're joined by Peter Russell, an experienced FTSE 100 IRO at Rentokil Initial and Avast. Peter shares what he's learned throughout his career in IR, and why the role is far more human than people expect. We hear about his experience managing some of IR's toughest challenges, such as dealing with activist investors, maintaining investor confidence through
Episode 56: Andrew Foster - The Future of Corporate Broking; And Why IR Must Lead the Story Jan 21, 2026 2613 In this episode of Enquire, Clara is joined by Andrew Foster, Chairman of Corporate Broking at Morgan Stanley, to unpack how the UK’s uniquely British corporate broking model has evolved, and what that evolution means for boards, IR teams and listed companies today. Drawing on a career that spans regulation, investment banking and decades advising FTSE 100 companies, Andrew offers a clear-eyed vie
Episode 55: Ross Hawley - Building Credibility When It Matters: Crisis, CMDs and the Craft of IR Jan 7, 2026 2595 In this episode of Enquire, Ross Hawley reflects on a 34-year career spanning banking, hedge funds, sustainability and senior IR roles across multiple FTSE companies. Now leading IR at Zigup plc, Ross discusses how credibility is built through judgment, clarity and a deep understanding of the business. He shares practical insights on crisis communication, capital markets days, narrative developmen
Episode 54: Rae Maile - Beyond the Numbers: Rae on Investor Psychology, Regulation and Effective IR Dec 10, 2025 1740 In this episode of Enquire, Rae shares insights from 36 years as an analyst covering both financial and tobacco stocks. He discusses how regulation, ESG pressures and shifting investor psychology have reshaped the market, and why clarity of messaging remains critical for listed companies. Rae explains what fund managers truly value, how AI is changing research, and why the UK market needs a re-rat
Episode 53: FCA and Daniel Holmes - How the FCA balances innovation, speed, and investor protection Dec 5, 2025 2457 UK capital markets are undergoing their biggest regulatory transformation in a decade, and the FCA joins Clara Melia to break down exactly what’s changing, why, and what it means for issuers, sponsors, and IR teams.Sarah Hone, Daniel Holmes, and James Hunt explain the FCA’s shift toward a more disclosure-based regime designed to improve competitiveness, speed up transactions, and maintain high sta
Episode 52: Oskar Yasar - Compensation, Trends and How to Stand Out in Investor Relations Nov 24, 2025 2227 In this Enquire episode, Clara sits down with Oskar Yasar, Managing Partner at Broome Yasar Partnership and author of The Global IR Revolution. With three decades in capital markets and more than 580 senior IR and corporate affairs appointments, Oskar is an influential voice in investor relations talent and leadership.Oskar shares how IR has transformed from a back-office function into a strategic
Episode 51: A Live Panel Discussion - Attracting Capital in Changing Equity Markets Nov 5, 2025 2769 Enquire recorded live in front of an audience of IR professionals and listed company leaders. Clara Melia hosted the panel discussion, where they discussed how companies can attract capital in today’s changing equity market.   Meeting the Panel  The discussion brought together Natalie Bell from Liontrust Asset Management, Thomas Moore from Aberdeen, and Rae Maile from Panmure Liberum. Each offered
Episode 50: Laurie Havelock - Roadshows, Regional Differences and AI Trends Sep 24, 2025 2209 How is IR changing? The truth is that IR varies so much across different countries, industries, and companies, there’s no short answer. To get a broader overview of the trends in IR, we welcomed an experienced IR journalist to this episode.   An Outside Perspective of IR Today Laurie Havelock, Editor of IR Impact (formerly IR Magazine), shares his unique journalistic perspective on covering IR sto

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