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Confessions of an IRO: Episode 2

Written by The Q4 Insights Team | Jul 14, 2026, 12:00:00 PM

What Nobody Tells You About Running Investor Relations

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What Nobody Tells You About Running Investor Relations

There are narratives that get disclosed. And then there’s everything else.

Hear the war stories they don’t put in the press release, and everything experienced IR leaders know that never makes it into the official record.

This virtual event features senior IR leaders from Pfizer and Orthofix discussing what actually happens when expectations change, and the stakes are high.

Confessions of an IRO: Episode 2 is a candid conversation about the realities of modern Investor Relations. It goes beyond best practices to focus on the moments that define the role: the conversations before the earnings call, the internal friction that stays behind closed doors, and the signals that cut through when time is short.

What you’ll gain:

You’ll leave with practical ideas for strengthening executive confidence, improving preparedness for key market events, and developing a more informed perspective on market sentiment.

Questions answered in this session:

  • How do experienced IROs determine which market signals deserve attention?
  • What are the early indicators that expectations may be drifting away from reality?
  • How can Investor Relations help leadership teams respond when perceptions and assumptions do not match?
  • What approaches are helping IR teams gain a deeper understanding of market sentiment today?

The C-Suite Confidence Playbook is available to help IR leaders create clarity and support stronger executive decision-making during critical moments.

Jamie Stanton
Senior Director, Investor Relations, Q4 Inc.
Francesca DeMartino
SVP & Chief Investor Relations Officer, Pfizer Inc.
Julie Dewey, IRC
Chief Investor Relations and Communications Officer, Orthofix