The Investor Relations Society
Tara Mitchell is an experienced professional in investor relations with a robust background in managing programs and communication initiatives across several organizations. Currently serving as a Professional Development Executive at The Investor Relations Society since September 2018, Tara oversees qualifications including the Certificate in Investor Relations and the Diploma in Investor Relations. Prior roles include Investor Relations Co-ordinator at Old Mutual Group and Commonwealth Bank, where responsibilities encompassed project management of financial results, organization of investor meetings and events, and production of presentation materials. Tara's earlier career includes roles in creative services and desktop publishing, contributing to a diverse skill set in communication and project management. Academic qualifications include a Diploma of Investor Relations from AIRA and GCSEs from Furtherwick Park.
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The Investor Relations Society
The Investor Relations Society (IR Society) is a membership organisation that exists to develop the investor relations profession in the UK and beyond. It is run by IR professionals for IR professionals. Established in 1980, the IR Society is Europe’s leading professional body for investor relations practitioners. We have over 820 members, including representatives from most of the FTSE 100 and a growing number of FTSE 250, AIM and smaller companies, as well as IR advisers and service providers. In addition 15% of our membership is overseas. Mission statement: The Investor Relations Society’s mission is to promote best practice in investor relations; to support the professional development of its members; to represent their views to regulatory bodies, the investment community and government; and to act as a forum for issuers and the investment community. Our core beliefs: •Investor relations should be at the heart of the development of corporate strategy. •Proactive, universal, prompt and clear investor communications; •Transparency in securities trading; •Proportionate regulation that promotes equity and fairness; •The value of engagement between companies and investors; •The need for investor relations professionals to attain an appropriate level of competence and maintain it through continued professional development.