One of the topics we often hear within the IR community is how to earn a seat at the strategic table. On this episode of Winning IR, Mark Fasken and Adam Borgatti, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations at Aecon Group, talk about what it takes to expand your scope of responsibility as an IRO, and how to take your leadership to the next level.
Adam has held multiple senior leadership positions in the finance industry. He is currently responsible for leading Aecon’s Investor Relations, Sustainability, Corporate Affairs, Corporate Communications and Marketing functions, as well as supporting the leadership team at Aecon with developing long-term business plans, evaluating strategic initiatives, and leading the assessment and execution of Aecon’s acquisition opportunities. Given his breadth of responsibilities, Adam knows a thing or two about deeply growing your skills to become a multi-disciplinary leader.
Listen to the full episode to learn more about:
- The natural areas to expand your scope of responsibility as an IRO
- Scaling a team while managing to escalate responsibilities
- Understanding team strengths and opportunities for improvement
- Using rotational programs to build diverse skillsets
- Why delegating the responsibilities that set you apart helps you to grow
- How to get a seat at the table
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