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TopGun Executives Investor Relations & Development Global Real Estate/REIT Sector

June 5th, 2025 by TopGun Press

June 5th 2025

 Brendan Wood International is the world leader providing “stock demand” intelligence to clients. The firm’s unique Intel supports investors, the C-Suites of public companies and broker dealers who trade securities. In supporting public companies seeking to develop their shareholder bases, we enjoy the privilege of working closely with many of the best Marketing Executives in the capital markets worldwide. Professionals in this field are generally referred to as investor relations officers, which title does not do full justice to TopGuns, who are actually a breed of brilliant and tireless marketers, who attract and retain shareholders not only of the most popular companies in the world but also of the most challenged turnaround stories. BWI’s TopGun designation recognizes both.

TopGuns are chosen exclusively, independently and objectively in +/- 2000 personal consultations with professional investors worldwide. There is no other way the designation can be obtained.

 We would be remiss not single out the common attribute of TopGun Investor Marketers. Namely, their common decision to work for companies they personally believe in. Since the core objective of the role is to build investor conviction, the best of the best investor facing executives make sure that they themselves embody the conviction that they seek to inculcate in the investor mindset. We would be equally remiss not to mention that TopGuns are equally trusted by their own managements and shareholders alike. Many TopGuns are also tasked with Corporate Development and Treasury mandates. Whether or not TopGuns are tasked with dual mandates, TopGun investor facing professionals are nonetheless closer to their managements than their peers in the field. TopGuns understand the strategy of their firms and impart that to investors masterfully, if not with authority. It is implicit, that TopGuns work with senior managements who value investors and view them as owners. Many public company boards and managements remain at a distance from investors. Some pragmatic managements feel, “if we build it they will come”, this view overlooks the vital role that investor relations executives play in creating a fertile ground of investor confidence. As a result, effective managements can deprive themselves of the conviction that their communication with investors would engender. Making the CEO and Senior Management transparent and amenable to investors is a vital ambassadorial role which TopGuns influence greatly. A great many boards are unknown to the investors who elected them. This is another gap that TopGun marketers judiciously close. TopGun rated boards lead the Brendan Wood Index of 1400 companies. The top 2% of companies based upon investor demand seat, well recognized, TopGun boards. Mantra Integrity, Conviction, Leadership.

Global Real Estate / REIT:
(Below are Verbatim Quotes from Institutional Investors)

Trent Trujillo – UDR, Inc.

“UDR’s IR, Trent Trujillo, is top notch. I honestly think he’s still the best in the game.”

“Trent Trujillo, UDR’s IR, does an excellent job. He is the most responsive IR person I’ve encountered, and he excels in his role more than anyone else on the team excels in their respective roles. While I respect the team, I believe that Trent’s performance should be ranked higher than the team’s performance on their benchmarks.”

“UDR’s IR, Trent Trujillo, is really good. He is helpful, gets back to me, and answers all my questions.”

Krishna Soma – Welltower Inc.

“Welltower’s head of IR, Krishna Soma, makes himself available and answers questions. He is very good.”

“Welltower’s IR team works really hard. They used to be investment bankers and they work even more hours now.”

Claire Mahaney – Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust

“Primaris’ IR are very available. For example, there was a bankruptcy announcement of a large retailer who had a large presence in their portfolio, and they put out an email afterwards and explained the impact, we did a follow up with her afterwards. They have their investor days, and they are very proactive and do a good job.””Primaris’ IR is doing a very good job. Their disclosure is really good, and their presentation materials are good.”

“Claire Mahaney, Primaris’ IR has done a pretty good job during the last year.”

Claire Hawksworth – Killam Apartment REIT

“Killam’s IR, Claire Hawksworth, does a good job getting us in front of management. She is really good and very knowledgeable. In my meetings with her, she can sense the line of questions and focus more on insights than expected from most IR people.”

“Killam’s IR Claire Hawksworth is getting better in that role. I always liked the former IR, Nancy Alexander, but Claire is advancing substantially. I believe they have solid bench strength there.”

“I have a very positive view of Killam’s strategy and team. The CEO, CFO and IR make a great team and know how to tell their story.”

Ines Arellano – Merlin Properties SOCIMI, S.A.

“Merlin Properties’ head of IR, Ines Arellano, is the best in terms of responsiveness, outreach, and availability. If you have questions, it doesn’t get better than Ines.”

“Merlin Properties’ head of IR, Ines Arellano, does a great sharing information to shareholders.”

Claire Mogford – Segro Plc

“Segro’s IR, Claire Mogford does a great job.”

“Segro’s IR, Claire Mogford, does a good job sharing all the important information we need.”

“Segro’s head of IR, Claire Mogford, travels to market without management. The conversations are always interesting and insightful; she is extremely knowledgeable.”

Source: Brendan Wood International TopGun Index

Brendan Wood International (BWI), formed in 1970, originates performance investigation programs in the capital markets, including 2000+ live consultations with its network of investment professionals overseeing +/- $60 trillion invested in the +/- 1400 big cap companies on the BWI Index. The investment quality ratings and verbatim commentary are used by investors as measurements of investor demand. Corporate issuers use the findings for investor development purposes. The firm’s partners have formally presented at 1000+ C level strategy meetings and corporate off-sites in fifty cities. Brendan Wood founded the exclusive TopGun Club, a performance based recognition institution.

 

Disclaimer:

We wish to emphasize that all reports, evaluations and assessments contained herein, are based on information obtained by us in our research/investigations. Most of the factual information has been obtained by us from third parties, investment professionals, on whose responses we have relied in good faith, independent verification by Brendan Wood International being, under the circumstances, impossible. Wherever possible Brendan Wood International avoids subjective judgement and opinions. However, any such inferences are based on our years of experience and on information obtained by us in the course of our research. While we believe that you will find our reports to be an invaluable tool in formulating your own strategies and judgments, the foregoing should be borne in mind. This report is not meant as investment advice and should not be interpreted as advising on the value of a company’s securities, the advisability of investing in, purchasing or selling any company’s securities or any other conclusion relating to investment/divestiture of a company’s securities. Finally, this report is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any company’s securities.

 

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Contacts:

Jordan Novak
Managing Partner
+1 416 924 8110
jnovak@brendanwood.com

 

Gordon Peck
Managing Director
+1 416 924 8110
gpeck@brendanwood.com

 

Gerso Pelaez Herrera
Director – Real Estate/REIT, Pipelines, Utilities & Renewables
+1 416 924 8110
gpelaezherrera@brendanwood.com

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