Emma Covenden Named Finalist for Top Investor Relations Officer at 2026 IR Impact Awards

Emma Covenden, VP, Investor & Stakeholder Relations at Black Diamond Group, was recently named a finalist for Best Investor Relations Officer (Small Cap) at the 2026 Canada edition of the IR Impact Awards.

Hosted by IR Impact, a global authority on investor relations insights and benchmarking, the awards recognize professionals who bring strong market insight, stay engaged with the investment community, and communicate with clarity and consistency. Finalists are selected based on independent research and feedback from analysts and investors across the industry. The 2026 Canada awards took place April 2 in Toronto.

A reflection of performance and execution

“This recognition reflects not only the strength of our investor relations approach, but also the consistent performance of our business and the hard work of our entire team,” said Trevor Haynes, Chairman & CEO.

“Emma’s leadership in investor relations is a key part of that. It is underpinned by the hard work, accountability and collaboration of our entire team at Black Diamond, who consistently deliver results and foster trust with our investors and stakeholders.”

Leading investor relations at Black Diamond Group

Emma joined Black Diamond Group in 2018 and has taken on progressively senior roles within the Office of the CEO, with a focus on communications, events, community investment, and engagement. Today, she leads the Company’s Investor Relations efforts as part of her broader portfolio that encompasses all Black Diamond’s internal and external stakeholder engagement. 

Recognition that reflects the broader team

“It’s an honour to be recognized as an IR Impact Awards finalist,” said Covenden. “The effort that goes into building relationships and fostering trust begins with the work happening across our Company every day. It’s a reflection of the people who deliver for our customers and create value for our shareholders.”

Covenden works alongside Trevor Haynes, Chairman & CEO, and Toby LaBrie, EVP & CFO to ensure Investor Relations efforts are best-in-class.

“It’s a privilege to share Black Diamond’s story alongside Trevor and Toby to the capital markets and our shareholders.”

Visit our Investor Centre to learn more about Black Diamond’s strategy, performance, and approach to stakeholder engagement.