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Maureen T. Wolff
Overview
Maureen is a nationally recognized thought leader in investor relations and corporate communications, with more than 35 years of experience advising C-level executives and board of directors on how to improve their communications, build credibility and maximize stakeholder value. She provides clients with strategic guidance in investor relations, corporate communications and sustainability, covering a variety of special situations such as executive transitions, crisis communications, IPOs and M&A, among others. She received a B.S. degree in Communications from Montclair State University and completed prescribed studies in “Financial and IR” at the Simmons College Graduate Program in Communications.
Expertise
Investor Relations, Corporate Communications and Sustainability
As an expert in the complex and ever-changing landscape of corporate governance and investor relations, Maureen is frequently called upon to bridge the intersection between the two fields. She has earned a reputation for providing clients clear and actionable advice on implementing best-in-class sustainability strategies, navigating proxy contests and activism campaigns, elevating proxy communication, raising capital and developing crisis communication strategies. Maureen’s history of leadership within the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI) includes serving as chairman and a board member, as well as spearheading the development of NIRI’s Standards of Practice for IR.
Speaker at high-profile industry events hosted by such organizations as the Association for Corporate Growth, National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI), NASDAQ, the New York Stock Exchange and the Society for Corporate Governance.
Recipient of the IR Magazine Lifetime Achievement Award: NIRI Fellow, Member of the NIRI Senior Roundtable, Honorary Director of the Boston Chapter of NIRI
Former Chairperson for NIRI IR Certification Council and contributing developer of the inaugural Investor Relations Certification exam
Lecturer at leading academic institutions such as Bentley University, Boston University, Emerson College and Harvard University, and at NIRI’s ‘Regulation Fair Disclosure’ seminar
Did you know?
Maureen’s passions include family, golf, pickleball, yoga and mentoring young adults.
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David C. Calusdian
Overview
David is an accomplished communicator with more than 30 years of experience in advising and coaching clients through critical communications events. He has a proven track record of working with CEOs, CFOs and boards of directors to maximize stakeholder value, strengthen relationships and build credibility. He offers expert guidance in investor relations and communications at a strategic level to clients, covering a range of special situations such as IPOs, executive transitions, guidance revisions and M&A, among others. David graduated from Emerson College with B.S. and M.A. degrees in Communications.
Expertise
Investor Relations, Persuasive Speaking, and Executive Coaching
David teaches clients how to communicate effectively through written and spoken language, as well as how to harness the power of the unspoken word—body language. An acknowledged authority on executive presentation coaching and strategic messaging, he excels in preparing management teams for investor interactions. He is regarded as an expert in developing executive presence and dynamic communication skills for the C-suite and board members.
Speaker for high-profile industry events, including those hosted by the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI), NASDAQ, the New York Stock Exchange, the Public Relations Society of America, and corporate leadership conferences.
Former NIRI board member and Boston Chapter president
Classroom lecturer at leading academic institutions including Harvard University, Georgetown University, Boston University and Emerson College, as well as for the National Investor Relations Institute’s (NIRI) annual ‘Writing for IR’ seminar.
Did you know?
David’s passions are swimming, biking and running. He is an Ironman triathlete.
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