After more than 25 years as a globally recognized executive search consultant, Smooch Repovich Rosenberg has her finger on the pulse of global Investor Relations, Corporate Communications and has had tremendous success leveraging human capital strategies to create high-octane, superior performing functions. She has the unique ability to see around corners and readily identify solutions to human capital challenges that advance company valuation.

A true innovator in her field, Smooch effectively pioneered IR executive search and is now considered a key catalyst in evolving the profession to the level of respect it commands today. She is known as a leading authority on the intangible leadership traits that define the top 20% of Investor Relations and Chief Communications Officers globally.

Today, she utilizes her sharp business acumen to serve clients ranging in size from pre-IPO startups to Fortune 100 corporations as a C-Suite executive search consultant, talent acquisition strategist, and leadership coach.

In addition, Smooch regularly contributes thought leadership pieces to industry publications and myriad media sources, shares her thoughts in interviews and podcasts, and engages with numerous professional organizations as a sought-after speaker. As the only executive recruiter awarded with the prestigious title of NIRI Fellow, she is considered a peer by Investor Relations Officers around the globe.

High-Impact IRO and CCO Recruiting Services
The financial markets knowledge and strategic brand stewardship provided by high-performing Investor Relations Officers and Chief Communications Officers, respectively, almost invariably results in game-changing success for our clients. This is why we focus exclusively on recruiting candidates and advising clients regarding these specific roles. It’s our laser sharp focus in this niche that has allowed us to be market makers for both our clients and the candidates with whom we work.

Valuation & brand distinction starts with innovative thinking and savvy talent…recruiting exceptional talent is our firm’s mantra.
Our strategic partnership with clients is to focus on the additive value of recruiting the RIGHT talent into two of the most critical and influential roles that are an integral part of today’s corporate leadership team and Board of Directors’ thinking – the Investor Relations Officer and Chief Communications Officer positions. At the intersection of all strategic business decisions and risk assessment, these two executives are the stewards of:

• Serving as internal business partners across the leadership team and with the Board of Directors to ensure consistency of strategic messaging across all platforms with all audiences
• Conducting themselves as a visionary and transformative leader who is viewed as a credible partner to management as it relates to the investment community and myriad other constituencies
• Partnering with management to assess external threats and determining the communications around those issues that will allow the company to stay focused on its core business
• Framing and advancing the directional aspects of a company’s brand such that all constituencies understand the compelling nature of the business and management team decisions
• Serving as stewards of transparency on myriad subjects germane to a company’s viability and credibility

Smooch’s Expert View
Management consultants and global economists: Two emerging backgrounds for IR professionals – February 2nd, 2022
‘Everyone should have a career bucket list’: How to find direction in your IR career – January 19, 2022
IR Careers: How to Navigate the Investor Relations Hiring Frenzy – January 11, 2022
West Coast Think Tank 2 – August 21, 2021
Equality in IR Virtual Forum – February 4, 2021

To read all of Smooch’s Thought Leadership, please visit here.

Where is Smooch Next? – Smooch’s Past & Upcoming Events