Join us for an insightful conversation with Maggie Walsh of Russell Reynolds Associates, a leading expert in executive search with deep experience placing IR leaders. Maggie will share her perspective on career progression within Investor Relations, including:
- The different career paths IR professionals take
- What executive recruiters look for in standout candidates
- Real-world case studies of successful searches and what set those candidates apart
- Building a strong personal brand and differentiating yourself at every stage of your IR career
- Current IR talent market dynamics, including hiring trends and compensation insights
This discussion will provide valuable takeaways for IR professionals at all levels looking to strengthen their career trajectory and sharpen their professional brand.
Our Speaker:
Maggie Walsh, Russell Reynolds Associates

Maggie Walsh is a leader within the Financial Officers Practice at Russell Reynolds, based in Chicago. She recruits Chief Financial Officers, Heads of Investor Relations, and other key finance officers across companies ranging from mid-market to Fortune 500 scale. She works across sectors, including technology, CPG, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and professional services. Example IR placements of hers have included Carrier, US Foods, Tyson Foods, Visteon, Dynavax, and other confidential searches.
Maggie joined Russell Reynolds Associates from Ernst & Young, where she was a Senior Manager in their Business Consulting practice. In that role, she led people, process, and technology transformations for clients, partnering with finance, IT, and HR executives to drive change.
Maggie holds a BA in Economics and Spanish from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.
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