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Gargi Iyer – CEO Gargi Iyer joined Governance Intelligence over a decade ago, leading digital innovation, event growth, and high-performing teams. Previously at TAC Events, Terrapinn, and Reuters Events, she shaped top conferences and research. With a master’s from Warwick, she drives data-led insights, positioning Governance Intelligence as a trusted leader in investor relations. |
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Ian Richman – President Ian, president and co-founder of Governance Intelligence, has 30+ years of governance and IR industry sales experience. A respected leader, he excels in sales strategy and client relationships. The first service provider to lead NIRI New York, he was named a NIRI Fellow in 2020 for his contributions to the IR community. |
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Laurie Havelock – Editor Laurie has been with IR Media for over a decade. He moderates events and serves as MC for global awards. Previously, he was acting business editor at the i newspaper and deputy business editor at The Daily Telegraph. |
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Steve Wade – Head of content Steve Wade is head of content for IR Impact and Governance Intelligence. In his role, Steve and his team are responsible for researching and producing insightful content that helps the investor relations and governance communities stay up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in their fields.Steve curates content across multiple platforms, including conferences, workshops, think tanks, podcasts, best practice guides, videos and websites. Steve guides editorial coverage and research to ensure they fulfill the needs of our communities and is responsible for hosting our conferences and presenting research at industry events. Steve was recently selected as a member of the 2025 Class of National Investor Relations Institute’s (NIRI) Rising Leaders Under 40. |
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Sébastien Dutrieu – Head of sales As head of sales at Governance Intelligence, Sébastien drives revenue growth and builds strong client relationships through strategic leadership and innovative solutions. With 9 years of experience at Governance Intelligence, Sébastien is dedicated to delivering results, ensuring client satisfaction and fostering long-term partnerships that contribute to the company’s success. |
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Lauren Wilson – Head of operations Lauren Wilson is head of operations at Governance Intelligence, overseeing global events and operations. She joined in 2016 with extensive experience in event management, having held senior roles at media organizations including subsidiaries of The New York Times. Based in London, Lauren focuses on streamlining workflows and driving efficiency. |
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Aurelia Ryan-Coker – CFO Aurelia joined Governance Intelligence in 2012 and is an experienced CFO specializing in financial strategy, risk management, and operational efficiency. She drives growth by aligning financial goals with business objectives, leveraging expertise in financial planning and analysis to enhance performance and ensure long-term success. |
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Garnet Roach – Deputy editor Garnet Roach, an Aviva Investors Sustainability Media Awards winner, joined Governance Intelligence in 2012. A City University journalism graduate, she previously freelanced across technology, politics, and finance, including reporting in Sana’a, Yemen. She has written for GlobalPost.com, PC Advisor, and The Big Issue. |
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Natalie Bannerman – Senior reporter Natalie is a former telecoms and infrastructure journalist, a role she held for nearly seven years. Before this, she worked in the B2C startup space, covering lifestyle, arts and culture reporting. As senior reporter for Governance Intelligence she leads on the editorial content on governance, risk and compliance. |
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Gevitha Anbarasu – Events editor Gev brings over six years of copywriting and journalism experience, along with more than three years as a conference producer. She excels at building event agendas from scratch and crafting bespoke articles for the audience, using her background in investigative journalism to uncover the bigger story. In her free time, she enjoys completing the daily New York Times’ Wordle or simply, binge-watching a viral Netflix series. |
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Andrew Gibbons – Senior conference producer Andrew is a senior conference producer at Governance Intelligence, shaping thought-provoking events for IR Impact and Governance Intelligence. With 25 years in the events industry, he specializes in research, speaker recruitment, business growth and creating topical, commercially viable conferences. |
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Ash Govender – Research and customer insights manager With over a decade of experience in research, insights and analytics, Ash leads the research team at Governance Intelligence. He oversees global research, ensuring reports, articles and playbooks highlight key trends, strategic topics and benchmarking metrics shaping the investor relations community. |
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Priscilla Lim – Deputy head of event operations As the award-winning deputy head of event operations at Governance Intelligence, Priscilla delivers forums, think tanks, awards and networking events globally, ensuring exceptional experiences for attendees and partners. Her talent and innovation were recognized by her inclusion in CN’s 30underThirty – Class of 2022. |
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Thomas Williams – Events manager Since joining Governance Intelligence in 2022, Thomas has served as events and partnerships coordinator and now event manager, working directly with partners and attendees. He supports the delivery of forums, think tanks and awards, ensuring a professional and seamless experience for all. |
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Henry Wright – Strategic partnerships manager As strategic partnerships manager at Governance Intelligence, Henry works with service providers aiming to engage senior governance professionals. He takes a consultative approach, listening to client objectives and creating campaigns that deliver on them, whether for new or existing clients. This practice ensures lasting, mutually beneficial relationships. |
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Alice Martinez – Deputy head of marketing communications Alice joined Governance Intelligence in 2016 as a copywriter and content marketer. With five years of marketing experience and eight in events management, she excels in creating content that drives engagement. A Birkbeck University graduate, Alice focuses on enhancing brand awareness, audience engagement and lead generation through strategic campaigns. |
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Paul O’Callaghan – Head of database Paul joined Governance Intelligence in 2022 as CRM Manager, bringing over 25 years of data experience. He uses his expertise to maximize data performance and support the company’s goals. Outside of work, Paul enjoys spending time on the golf course, balancing his professional and personal interests. |
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Tobi Ogunjemilua – Marketing and branding coordinator As Governance Intelligence’s marketing and brand coordinator, Tobi creates impactful marketing materials to boost social media presence and lead generation. She also has experience designing and producing research reports and event marketing content. |
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Salma Fazail – Marketing assistant As Governance Intelligence’s marketing assistant, Salma works closely with the marketing team on email campaigns covering content, events and research. A recent graduate in marketing communications, she is passionate about raising awareness of the Governance Intelligence brand and contributing to its growth through strategic marketing initiatives. |
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