NIRI is pleased to announce the 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.
“On behalf of the NIRI Board of Directors and Fellows Selection Committee, it gives me great pleasure to recognize these investor relations leaders and congratulate them on this well-earned honor.
Nominated by their peers, they represent the highest standards in the investor relations profession and NIRI community,” said Matthew D. Brusch, 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.
The 2026 NIRI Fellows include:
- Nahla Azmy, IRC
SVP, IR & FC
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.
NIRI will formally recognize the 2026 Class of Fellows during the NIRI 2026 Annual Conference, June 6, in Chicago, Illinois. More information about the NIRI Fellows Program is available at: www.niri.org/fellows.