NIRI has announced its 2026 Class of NIRI Fellows, recognizing distinguished members whose leadership, service, and professional excellence have made a lasting impact on the investor relations profession and on NIRI.
“Nominated by their peers, the Fellows represent the highest standards in the investor relations profession and NIRI community,” says Matthew D. Brusch, CAE, President and Chief Executive Officer of NIRI. “I look forward to celebrating their achievement at the 2026 NIRI Annual Conference this June in Chicago.”
The NIRI Fellows Program recognizes members who exemplify ethical leadership, active engagement, and meaningful contributions to the profession. The designation reflects not only professional achievement but also dedicated service to NIRI and its mission.
Fellows are called to continued leadership as mentors, contributors, and ambassadors for the profession, helping to strengthen and advance investor relations for the future.
NIRI will recognize the 2026 Class of Fellows during the NIRI 2026 Annual Conference on June 6, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois. For more information about the NIRI Fellows Program, visit www.niri.org/fellows.
Nahla Azmy, IRC
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Financial Communications
N2A Capital
Andy Detwiler
CEO
Virtua Research Inc.
Laura Kiernan, IRC, CPA
Vice President, Investor Relations
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc.
Carol Merry
Senior Vice President
Fahlgren Mortine
John Moten, IRC
President
Navigant Investor Relations
John Sweeney, IRC, CFA
Vice President, Investor Relations
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.