BOSTON, MA -- March 26, 2021 -- Maureen Wolff, CEO of strategic IR advisory firm Sharon Merrill, is the recipient of Investor Relations Magazine's Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes excellence and the lasting positive impact on how investor relations is practiced globally.
Maureen began her career in investor relations at Lotus Development, an early tech powerhouse based in Boston. She was recruited to Sharon Merrill, where in 2016 she ascended to the role of CEO. At Sharon Merrill, Maureen counsels C-level executives and directors to raise the level of their communications, build credibility and maximize shareholder value. As a nationally recognized expert in the complex and ever-changing landscape of corporate governance and investor relations, Maureen is regularly called upon to bridge the intersection between the two fields.
Maureen is known as a champion for the practice of IR and has served in numerous capacities in leadership roles for the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI). She is a former Chairperson and board member of NIRI and was Chairperson of the NIRI Certification Committee, among many other volunteer roles. Maureen also is a NIRI Fellow, an honor that recognizes distinguished NIRI members, and a member of NIRI’s prestigious Senior Roundtable.
“Maureen Wolff has set the benchmark as a visionary, thought leader and altruistic mentor in the investor relations field,” said Ben Ashwell, Editor of IR Magazine and Corporate Secretary. “Maureen has mentored countless CEOs and investor relations officers in the finer skills of communication excellence within the capital markets. She has had a tremendous positive influence on the industry, and we are honored to present her with this award.”
During an IR Magazine award ceremony on March 25, Wolff said, “It is a privilege to receive this prestigious honor. Partnering with executives to help clarify and ignite their stories in a way that resonates with the Street is a passion of mine. When I started in the industry, mentoring one another as IR colleagues was core to the way we advanced the craft. I am fortunate to have worked closely with so many outstanding IR practitioners over the years. I take great pride in working with colleagues across the country and organizations such as NIRI and National Association of Corporate Directors to advance best practices in the field.”
Wolff continued, “As I look forward, I see the Environmental, Social and Governance movement together with the 2019 Business Roundtable’s statement on the Purpose of a Corporation having a profound and transformative effect on the practice and impact of investor relations. It is our responsibility to bring to life the financial and non-financial factors that can make a company truly compelling. Helping our public and private companies effectively navigate the commitment to create value for all stakeholders in real-life words, actions and reporting is a powerful charter that is already making positive impact. I am proud of my firm and our role in leading this advancement in our field. Through our advisory work with company executives, we are helping the capital markets recognize and measure opportunities for impact and returns while improving the prospects for employees, communities, and investors alike."
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About Investor Relations Magazine
IR Magazine is a publication of IR Media Group. Originally launched in 1988 by the Economist Group, IR Magazine is renowned for providing quality insight and a global perspective. IR magazine is the only global publication focused on the interface between companies and their investors. Inside Investor Relations (www.insideinvestorrelations.com) is the magazine’s companion website, which includes daily news updates that are highly relevant to investor relations professionals. Visit www.insideinvestorrelations.com for more details.
About Sharon Merrill
With an international reputation as a preeminent strategic IR firm, Sharon Merrill partners with IROs and the C-Suite to drive value for both external and internal stakeholders. For 35 years, clients have relied on its senior-level counsel and communications expertise to guide them through every challenge – and meet every opportunity. Clients seek out Sharon Merrill to improve their IR program, manage a crisis, develop an ESG program and crystallize their story. The firm delivers measurable results through crisp messaging, effective executive presentation development and training, and high investor engagement. Sharon Merrill takes a strategic approach to every situation as they leverage sophisticated stakeholder engagement and innovative digital media, social media and branding strategies to help clients build enduring and value-creating relationships with the right audiences. Sharon Merrill: www.InvestorRelations.com.
