Adrian Talbot
Director of Investor Relations @easyJet
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Investor Relations @easyJet
Luton, GB
Lead the Investor Relations Function and a key member of the Finance Leadership Team, overseeing approximately 200 employees.Achievements- Revamped easyJet’s communication strategy, clearly redefining our strategy and setting new medium-term targets- Successfully managed a £1.2 billion Rights Issue, ensuring financial stability during the Covid-19 pandemic- Executed two class-one transactions for aircraft acquisitions, expanding our future operational capacity alongside modernising the current fleet of aircraft- Implemented proactive investor targeting, increasing US ownership from 10% to >14% as we continue the journey to close the gap in US ownership levels vs peers with my aim to reduce volatility in our share price- Integrated competitor reporting into the Investor Relations team, enhancing business-wide strategic understanding of our competitors- Leveraged comprehensive Group wide insights, alongside Investor feedback to provide direction to the Group budgeting and five-year planning processes to steer future business direction and strategy- Enhanced reporting efficiencies and output quality using easyJet’s \'Orange AI\'(Internal, secure Chat GPT). Identified further potential improvements with upcoming secure IT upgrades- A trusted partner to the CEO on Investor Relations and broader business performance, underpinned by my deep understanding of strategic, operational and financial performance of easyJet and the wider market- Built and maintained strong relationships across the management team and Board, characterised by transparency, factual accuracy, and proactive engagement.
EDUCATION
Sharnbrook Upper School
A - Levels, Accounting, Business and Maths
Lancaster University
Accounting Auditing and Finance
SKILLS
ABOUT ADRIAN TALBOT
Experienced Finance and Investor Relations professional with a proven track record of driving impactful change. As a qualified accountant with strong financial and strategic acumen, I excel in effective business partnering to deliver enhanced results. My expertise encompasses all aspects of Investor Relations, including resetting strategic communications with equity markets, a successful Rights Issue, overseeing multiple Class 1 transactions and advancing ESG reporting.
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