VP, Head of Investor Relations

Responsibilities

• Translate HPE’s platform evolution, including recent acquisitions like Juniper Networks, and its integrated networking, compute, data management, hybrid cloud, and AI infrastructure strategies into a differentiated investment story that emphasizes long-term value creation
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, CFO, and senior management, providing guidance on investor communications, market positioning, and capital markets strategy
• Lead proactive engagement with institutional investors, analysts, and other key stakeholders to articulate HPE’s transformation and long‑term growth prospects
• AI‑forward mindset and willingness to adopt AI (GenAI, Agentic AI) to modernize IR
• Design and implement scalable IR processes, including earnings cycle activities, investor materials, Board reporting, and the deployment of systems that support rigorous, high‑quality investor engagement
• Monitor investor sentiment, macroeconomic trends, and competitive landscape shifts, providing insights to leadership to refine messaging and capitalize on market opportunities
• Expand and diversify the investor base by targeting long‑term, conviction‑driven institutional investors aligned with HPE’s multi‑market, AI, and infrastructure growth story
• Partner with strategy, product, legal, finance, and corporate communications teams to ensure message consistency, mitigate risks, and reinforce the company’s long‑term strategic themes
• Demonstrate thought leadership by coaching executives on market positioning, influencing external perceptions, and establishing HPE as a leader in next‑generation enterprise infrastructure

• Proven experience with leading an IR function within a large, publicly traded company
• Ability to craft and communicate complex technical and strategic concepts into clear, compelling narratives for sophisticated investors
• Operational expertise in IR infrastructure, including process design, data management, earnings cycle management, and stakeholder engagement systems
• Strong executive presence, strategic thinking, and alignment‑building skills across highly matrixed organizations
• Demonstrated ability to influence at the C‑level and across functions, with a collaborative, team‑first leadership style
• Minimum 12 years of experience, often including 8+ years of people management experience
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Deep understanding of technology markets, especially networking, AI infrastructure, hybrid cloud, and enterprise solutions is highly preferable
• MBA highly desired, or advanced university degree