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June 07, 2016

CIRI Recognizes Four Distinguished Investor Relations Professionals

Today, CIRI announced the 2016 CIRI Fellows. They are:

  • Isabelle Adjahi, Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications, WSP Global Inc.
  • Jo Mira Clodman, Partner, Clodman Hecht Communications Inc.
  • George Kesteven, Manager, Corporate and Investor Relations, Sterling Resources Inc.
  • Colleen Vancha, President and CEO, Creative Advantage Consulting

The CIRI Fellowship Program was launched in 2015 to recognize leaders in the investor relations profession who, by their achievements, bring distinction to the profession and serve as role models for others. CIRI Fellows have made significant contributions to the advancement of the investor relations profession and to CIRI throughout their careers. Earning the designation of F.CIRI, the CIRI Fellow is the highest honour for investor relations professionals in Canada.

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CIRI Members, Time Is Running Out. Vote Your Proxy Today!

Your Vote Is Important. Submit Your Proxy Today!

CIRI's Annual General Meeting will be held at 8:00 a.m. (ET) on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, Quebec City, QC.

Please note, the CIRI National By-laws allow all members the opportunity to vote.

All members are encouraged to attend the Meeting. Even if you are attending, we encourage all members to vote their proxy as soon as possible. All members are entitled to vote at the Meeting in person, or by proxy. You can return your proxy by:
      email to proxies@ciri.org, or
      fax to (416) 364-2805
before 12:00 p.m. (ET) on Monday, June 13, 2016.

Annual General Meeting documents include:
  • Annual Meeting Notice
  • Information Circular
  • Proxy Form
  • Meeting Agenda
  • Chair's Report
  • 2015 Audited Financial Statements
These documents are available at CIRI.org. (These are members only documents. You must be logged in using your CIRI username and password to access them.)


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