Q4. An IR Ops Software Company.

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A bold new path for investor relations

We’re on a mission to remove every obstacle between companies and their best investors. It’s what led us to pioneer the category of IR Ops—a solution to incomplete and disconnected investor data. The Q4 Platform is a single, powerful platform to attract, manage, and understand investors, all in one place. And it’s how we give IR leaders and their teams everything they need to build IR websites, manage events, and unlock the insights to connect to the right investors, at the right time, every time. Because when your IR data, insights, and workflows are pulled together on one platform, IROs can finally focus on what they do best: strategy, relationships, and driving premium valuations for their companies.

2,600 public companies globally, including many of the most respected brands in the world, trust Q4 to drive winning IR programs. And we are committed to maintaining an award-winning culture where our team members grow and thrive.

The future of IR starts now. With Q4.
Meet our Leadership Team
Lewis Black

Lewis Black, CEO

Lewis Black is a growth-focused business leader with 25 years of experience transforming and scaling global technology companies. He has a unique background combining finance and investor relations with senior leadership roles guiding the transformation and scaling of global businesses. Together with the Q4 team, Lewis is focused on redefining investor relations through innovative solutions and world-class operational excellence. He joins Q4 following leadership positions at SolarWinds, Actian, Vonage’s Nexmo division, Citrix, AT&T, Lucent Technologies, and Avaya. Across his career, he has served as CEO, COO, CFO, and General Manager, consistently driving growth, transformation, and global expansion. Lewis is passionate about building high-performing teams and fostering cultures of innovation. Lewis studied Business Administration at Strathclyde University and is a Fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (FCCA).

Darrell Heaps

Darrell Heaps, Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer

Darrell Heaps is a serial entrepreneur who has spent his career building innovative software companies. As the Founder of Q4, Darrell has been a visionary leader in cloud-based investor relations solutions and 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.

Leslie Lewis Westhaver

Leslie Lewis Westhaver, CFO

Leslie Lewis Westhaver is a financial strategy executive and former private equity investor. Prior to joining Q4, Ms. Lewis Westhaver most recently served as Chief Financial Officer at Avanti Software and led corporate finance at PowerSchool where she played a leading role in the company's IPO on the NYSE. Leslie's private equity experience includes roles at Onex Corporation and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan after beginning her career in investment banking at CIBC. Leslie has also served as the Tax, Trade, and International Finance Policy Advisor to the Canadian Minister of Finance at the Government of Canada. Leslie is a former Canadian national team athlete in kayaking and she holds a business honors degree from Acadia University.

Warren Faleiro

Warren Faleiro, CTO

With over 25 years of experience in building products, Warren has a track record of leading and growing software teams that drive business results. As CTO, Warren is responsible for architecting the software and systems that power the Q4 customer experience. Prior to joining Q4, Warren was at FreshBooks, the leading cloud based accounting platform where he spearheaded the creation of its next generation platform. Prior to that, he spent 12 years in Silicon Valley building and leading technology and product teams. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto.

Dorothy Arturi

Dorothy Arturi, CPO

Dorothy brings 20 years of experience in developing, growing and scaling human resource practices. As CPO, Dorothy is responsible for leading Q4's global talent and organizational design strategy in support of the overall business objectives. Prior to joining the company, Dorothy was VP HR for Marketwired, a global social communications and press release company. She was instrumental in leading the company through its sale and transition to Nasdaq in 2016. Prior to Marketwired, Dorothy held various progressive leadership roles across several industries including alcohol beverage, retail, nutraceuticals, and manufacturing. Dorothy received her Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resources from Ryerson University and is a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL).

Jake Wolff

Jake Wolff, CRO

Jake brings nearly two decades of experience successfully diversifying revenue streams, building high-performing teams, and fostering long-standing customer relationships at leading software and technology companies. At Q4, he is responsible for all revenue-generating activities across the company’s key geographies, as well as ensuring a cohesive and high-impact customer experience. Most recently, Jake spent a dozen years at Cint, where he held positions including Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Operations Officer, EVP of Americas, and more. While there, he helped scale the company and was instrumental in taking Cint public on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange in 2021. Jake earned his Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Villanova University.

Courtney Austermehle

Courtney Austermehle, CMO

Mrs. Austermehle has more than a decade of experience leading global go-to-market growth efforts for SaaS companies, with expertise in driving revenue and cultivating impactful teams. Most recently, Courtney served as Chief Marketing Officer for Constructor, an AI product discovery platform designed for ecommerce retailers. In addition, Mrs. Austermehle has held leadership roles at Salsify, a product experience management (PXM) platform, and Brandwatch, a consumer intelligence and social media management platform. Courtney received her Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism from Penn State University.

Dror Nadler

Dror Nadler, EVP, Product Management

Dror has over 25 years of global product leadership experience spanning security, fintech, and cloud-based infrastructure software, with a strong emphasis on innovation, strategy, and driving the adoption of emerging technologies. Before leading Product Management at Q4, Dror spent five years at Intralinks as VP of Product for Platform and Alternative Investments, advancing secure collaboration and financial technology solutions. Earlier, as VP of Global Sales Engineering at Rapid7, Dror played a key role in expanding the company’s cybersecurity footprint. Additionally, Dror spent 13 years at EMC, where he held various leadership positions, including Senior Director of the Emerging Technologies Center, driving the adoption of transformative cloud and infrastructure solutions. He holds an LL.B. from Reichman University, a Master’s in Software Engineering from Harvard, and an Executive MBA from Boston University.

Q4 Values.

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WE ARE OBSESSED WITH OUR CUSTOMERS

We empathize with customers, prioritizing their needs. Innovating for success, not just requests. Consistently delivering delightful experiences.

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WE MAKE AN IMPACT TOGETHER

We are a diverse and inclusive global team with shared goals. We celebrate success, engage in constructive debates to align, and foster leadership through continuous learning, while also contributing to our communities.

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WE OPERATE WITH INTEGRITY AT THE CORE

We uphold commitments, take ownership, and speak up when needed. Trusting positive intentions, we foster open, honest dialogues for the right actions and lasting trust, and take responsibility through word and action

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WE BRING BIG IDEAS TO LIFE

We pursue our grand vision boldly, driven by action, blending data and gut. We embrace informed risks and see failure as a path to learning. Iteration is our constant, curiosity reigns, and progress outweighs perfection.

We've teamed up with some great companies

Our customers come from a wide range of sectors and sizes from $50 million to over $50 billion in market cap.
They choose Q4 because of our commitment to delivering innovative products and industry-leading customer service.
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Join a winning team

At Q4, we recognize that it's our people who make us such a special place to work. That’s why we strive to maintain a culture that is collaborative, friendly and fun. With plenty of support and hands on guidance, there’s no end to your potential at Q4. Our goal is for your job to be more than just a job – it’s the beginning of a journey full of opportunity. We're currently recruiting for a number of roles.

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Awards and Recognition
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