IR Leader
September 12, 2023

CIRI Appoints Nathalie Megann as President & CEO

The Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathalie Megann to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CIRI effective September 1, 2023, following an extensive, national search process. Ms. Megann succeeds Yvette Lokker, who announced her intention to resign from her role in May following a successful 10 years as CIRI President and CEO.

“The Board of Directors is extremely pleased to welcome Nathalie as CIRI’s President and CEO. She is a highly respected investor relations officer and former Board member, and has the professional knowledge, experience and strategic vision to lead CIRI on its strategic path,” said Adam Borgatti, Chair of the CIRI Board of Directors. “We are also very grateful to Yvette Lokker for her leadership over the past 10 years. During Yvette’s tenure, she launched the CPIR designation program, developed research that establishes best and evolving practices, strengthened advocacy efforts and relationships with regulators and enhanced the operational efficiency and financial stability of the organization.”

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