Entergy, the NYSE-listed Fortune 500 energy company, has named Liz Hunter as its new vice president of IR, effective October 1. In her new role, she reports to CFO Kimberly Fontan.
Hunter joined Entergy in 2003 and has held positions of growing seniority within the finance function, most recently as director of investments & cash management and assistant treasurer.
‘Liz has consistently delivered results through a variety of senior roles on our treasury team,’ says Fontan in a statement.
‘Along with outstanding leadership skills, her experience managing investment portfolios, engaging credit ratings agencies and supporting fixed-income investors give her the necessary tools to successfully lead investor relations and meet the high expectations of our owners.’
Hunter takes over as IR head from Bill Abler, who assumes a new role leading Entergy’s systems-planning organization.
‘Bill has a deep commercial and financial background that will help us advance our customer-focused business strategy while delivering safe, reliable and affordable energy today and for future generations,’ says chief operating officer Pete Norgeot in the statement.
Elsewhere, global communications group Havas has named Delphine Maillet as head of IR ahead of a planned listing on Euronext Amsterdam. A former sell-side analyst and fund manager, Maillet has worked in senior IR and communications roles since 2016.
She previously served as head of IR at Havas prior to the company’s merger with Viviendi in 2017, when she took up a role within Viviendi’s IR team. Most recently, she severed as group IR manager at automotive equipment supplier Valeo.
‘Backed by her expertise in financial markets, particularly in mid-cap companies and the agency sector, [Delphine] will play a key role in the group’s stock market listing project and manage communications with the financial community, investors and financial analysts,’ says Havas in a statement.
In other people news, Abacus Life, the Nasdaq-listed alternative asset manager, has appointed Robert Phillips as senior vice president of IR and corporate affairs. Along with overseeing IR and corporate affairs, he is also tasked with advancing strategic business initiatives, says the company in an announcement.
Previously, Phillips worked at Nasdaq as senior managing director, supporting executives and board members at listed companies. Prior to that, he was head of IR and business development at an investment adviser.
‘Rob brings a distinguished career marked by strategic leadership and deep expertise in investor relations, capital markets and business development, having successfully guided companies through key growth phases and market expansions,’ comments Jay Jackson, chairman and CEO of Abacus, in the announcement.
‘We are delighted to welcome Rob to the Abacus executive team, where he will be an integral contributor as we continue to build and grow.’
Finally, Spanish Mountain Gold, listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, has brought in Suzette Ramcharan as vice president of IR and corporate development.
Ramcharan has more than two decades of experience supporting mining companies in areas including IR, M&A, business development and brand management. She has previously held roles at companies including Nighthawk Gold, Kirkland Lake Gold and St Andrew Goldfields.
Peter Mah, CEO at Spanish Mountain Gold, welcomes Ramcharan to the company in a statement, commenting: ‘Her vast experience in capital markets and deep expertise in the mining and metals sector make her a valuable asset to our team.’
Ramcharan adds: ‘I’m excited to be a part of this exciting journey, advancing the Spanish Mountain Gold Project. While project development comes with its challenges, a united and dedicated team that values people, the environment and safety can achieve remarkable results.’
