Laurie Havelock, editor, IR Magazine
Laurie Havelock is a journalist, writer and podcaster who has worked with IR Magazine for more than a decade. He was previously assistant business editor at the Daily Telegraph and acting business and money editor at the i newspaper. In his spare time, he is a keen boardgamer and hosts a podcast about them called Idle Fantasy. He lives in London with his husky, Mischa.
Darrell Heaps, founder and CEO, Q4
Darrell Heaps is a serial entrepreneur who has spent his career building innovative software companies. As the Founder and CEO of Q4, Darrell is a visionary leader in cloud-based investor relations solutions and has been at the forefront of innovation in the industry by spearheading the creation of the AI-driven IR Ops Platform. Together with the global Q4 team, Darrell is redefining investor relations by delivering data, insights, and smart workflows that empower IR teams to focus on their strategic priorities. Darrell studied Business and Computer Science at York University.
Kam Mangat, VP, investor relations and corporate strategy, Nexe Innovations
Kam is responsible for the investor relations program and working with the NEXE team to develop and implement the corporate strategy. Kam has over 20 years of experience across various finance roles, including at a consulting firm covering some of the largest U.S. and Canadian pension plans and as a sell-side equity analyst.
Felix Veksler, senior director, investor relations, Monro
Felix Veksler joined as Senior Director, Investor Relations of the Company in December 2021. Prior to joining the Company, from 2019 to 2021, Mr. Veksler served as Investor Relations Manager at Bed Bath & Beyond where he was instrumental in building and further developing Bed Bath’s IR program. Prior to joining Bed Bath & Beyond, from 2014 to 2019, he served as a Senior Financial Analyst within Corporate FP&A at Dun & Bradstreet where he was responsible for cash management and providing critical analysis to aid in management’s decision-making. From 2003 to 2014, he served in a number of different roles in a variety of industries, including private equity, banking, insurance, staffing and recruitment, and healthcare.
