Michael Miller
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS LEADER: INVESTOR RELATIONS & FINANCIAL COMMUNICATIONS
Employed
Available
Polished executive corporate communications leader with proven competencies consulting confidently and effectively with C-level executives, as well as other senior leaders. Apply analytical and financial acumen to ensure clear messages are delivered to investors and financial community. Build and maintain solid client and influencer relationships. Lead major initiatives, which include coordinating senior executives and business heads to meet with investors and media.
Well versed in social, digital and integrated marketing strategies. Drive adoption of digital practices into programs and new business efforts. Conceptualize and draft messaging in authentic manner that resonates with key constituencies, including media, industry analysts, clients, employees and industry and social media influencers that impact corporate perception. Manage issues related to executive leadership, acquisitions and other large scale corporate endeavors.
Well versed in social, digital and integrated marketing strategies. Drive adoption of digital practices into programs and new business efforts. Conceptualize and draft messaging in authentic manner that resonates with key constituencies, including media, industry analysts, clients, employees and industry and social media influencers that impact corporate perception. Manage issues related to executive leadership, acquisitions and other large scale corporate endeavors.
Head of Investor, Media & Public Relations
NATIONAL BANK OF ABU DHABI
Since 2012
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
- Recognized with increasing levels of authority via promotion from initial role as Head of Investor Relations for UAE’s largest bank ($100B+ balance sheet), comprised of network of 120 in-country branches and 50 international branches in 17 countries, generating $1B+ net profits annually. Interact with ratings agencies, and sell-side and buy-side analysts interested in covering stock or requiring updates on company. Conduct and prepare presentations for quarterly earnings calls, and draft earnings releases. Represent bank to investors at investor road shows and conferences. Manage team of 6. Elected Board Member and Head, Abu Dhabi Chapter, Middle East IR Society.
Highlighted Achievements:
- Collaborated closely with CEO, CFO and other executives, which included making introductions to investors. Represented interests of firm and C-level leadership and advised on strategic messaging.
- Led process to redesign investor website, presentations, annual report, quarterly board presentation and quarterly earnings release; provided consistent look and feel to branded materials aligned with company’s reputation.
- Created and directed highly regarded investor, media and PR team to shape financial and corporate communications, bringing engagement and production to levels not previously seen.
o Developed engaging and customer-friendly presentations and marketing materials used by sales staff and executives to present firm to potential and existing investors.
- Generated media coverage for high-profile events, including large international conferences.
o Set up media meetings, as well as interviews with Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg and Reuters.
o Prepared executives for interviews. Presented follow-up information to board and executive committee.
- Optimized PR value for company, including international coverage and exposure to media and investors. Secured $2M+ in savings through contract negotiations with vendors and communications consultant.
- Won award for “Leading Corporate for Investor Relations – UAE” in 2013, which was awarded based on survey of 336 individuals from 139 buy-side and sell-side organizations from Middle East, US, UK and continental Europe.
- Collaborated closely with CEO, CFO and other executives, which included making introductions to investors. Represented interests of firm and C-level leadership and advised on strategic messaging.
