Vice President, Investor Relations

JOB DESCRIPTION

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont.

We are seeking a Vice President of Investor Relations to join our Electronics business, a DuPont spin-off. This position will report directly to the CFO of Electronics based at our company headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware.

As a global leader, our company specializes in electronic materials and semiconductor solutions, focusing on high-performance computing, AI, and smart vehicles. With an impressive $4 billion in revenue and a market cap of $20 billion, our enterprise value stands at $23 billion. You will be part of a diverse team of 10, employees committed to driving cutting-edge solutions.

Job Summary

This role will be responsible for developing and implementing the company’s investor relations strategy, ensuring effective communication with investors, analysts, and stakeholders. Provides strategic guidance, counsel and advice to the Senior Leadership Team and Board. Responsible for developing and driving enhanced messaging to external stakeholders to increase valuation.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The primary operating objective of the IR program is to work with senior management to educate and update investors about the Company’s strategies, execution, and performance.

Key member of Senior Leadership of the Company that will be involved in the strategic plan, annual plan and forecast reviews.

Key point of contact for sell side analysts as well as existing and potential shareholders.

Lead a strategic investor targeting program to onboard tier one, institutional shareholders.

Leads the global investor relations program, including strategy, operating plan, budget and the detailed execution of the IR operating plan.

Coordinates all aspects of the quarterly earnings call process including scripts, Q&A and website materials.

Collaborates with the Communications in creating the Company’s external and internal messages and in ensuring that all company communications are integrated and consistent.

Main contact for investors on all CSR and ESG disclosures which requires internal coordination with key sources of data and metrics.

Leads the IR effort to find, support, and encourage prospective investors by broadening awareness and interest through conferences, presentations, meetings, etc.

Supports investor decision-making processes through sell side conferences, non-deal roadshows, visits to institutions, individual meetings, visits by analysts and investors to company facilities and visits with appropriate other senior leaders.

Member of the Company’s Disclosure Committee to analyze disclosure requirements and provide recommendations to executive leadership.

Leads the creation of the publications and electronic media used in the IR program.

Acts as an internal consultant for the Company bringing industry, competitor and valuation information and perspectives from the investment community to senior management.

Coordinates periodic surveys of analysts and investors for their opinions and perceptions about the company.

Capabilities

Technical Acumen

A strategic and commercial, multifaceted executive with a breadth of Investor Relations and Finance experience.

Experience serving as a Head of Investor Relations or strategic #2 for a large, global, publicly listed company.

Experience in corporate finance / FP&A / Divisional CFO roles or buy / sell-side analyst positions, or Investment Banking.

Outstanding financial and investment analysis skills.

Clear and thorough understanding of the financial modeling techniques used by analysts to project a company’s operating and financial performance and the resulting value for its stock.

Business Partnership

Demonstrated ability to lead and influence as a company scales and / or evolves and encounters new industry-wide competitive pressure.

Stakeholder Management

Strong executive presence and proven experience interfacing with the Street, including analysts, investors, banks, investment banks, rating agencies, among other external constituents. An in-depth understanding of the financial and investment markets and the ability to establish new relationships quickly.

Leadership Competencies

Thorough understanding of company philosophy, strategic direction, goals and objectives in order to make effective use of company resources for short- and long-range financial needs.

Demonstrated success in building and developing high performing global teams.

Strong organizational skills; attention to detail.

Education & Experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.

Minimum 10 years of proven experience in a US-based, operationally complex global organization. Ability to quickly pivot to rapidly changing business conditions.

The successful candidate will be a multifaceted finance executive with a strategic mindset and strong commercial acumen.

Strong financial acumen, with experience in preparing financial reports and presentations for investors.

The ideal candidate is a combination of strategic visionary and detailed analyst, who can "see through the eyes" of multiple stakeholders.

Familiarity with the technical aspects of a business is essential, especially in the semiconductor industry, where an understanding of the chemistry involved in various processes is crucial.

Experience as a sell-side analyst focused on technology companies.

Preferred

MBA or a master's degree in finance or a related discipline.

Location : Wilmington DE (in-office leadership presence required)

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