Christopher Eveden

Christopher Eveden, an award-winning global investor relations leader, is a master of innovative financial communication strategies. With more than 25 years of experience, Eveden has carved a reputation for effectively representing corporate leaders, fostering transparent relations, and maximizing shareholder value. His acumen spans multiple sectors including computer gaming, mobile computing, semiconductors, and enterprise IT, among others. A truly global professional, his influence and expertise extend across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Unparalleled Financial Communication Skills

Eveden’s unique blend of financial communications prowess, marketing leadership, and technological enthusiasm sets him apart. A sought-after speaker, he is a regular presence at sell-side conferences, roadshows, shareholder meetings, and even IR Magazine workshops. If that’s not impressive enough, Eveden once delivered an Emmy acceptance speech, underlining his versatility and ease on the stage.

Crisis Management and Strategic Navigation

Eveden doesn’t just navigate the smooth waters of product launches and PR events. He is particularly adept at guiding companies through rough seas, whether it involves M&A activities, securities investigations, or shareholder activism. His strategic thinking and well-crafted messaging help ensure that organizational leaders always find themselves in capable hands, regardless of the crisis at hand.

Fostering Team Success

Believing firmly in the importance of teamwork for organizational success, Eveden looks for opportunities to elevate promising individuals into rewarding leadership roles. His focus spans across both communications and financial sectors, emphasizing the role of cohesive teams in the company’s accomplishments.

Awards and Recognitions

• A three-time recipient of the “All-American IR Team” award from Institutional Investor in both 2017 and 2019.
• Twice recognized as a “TopGun” IRO by Brendan Wood International in 2018 and 2021.
• Achieved a #1 ranking among best-in-class IR sites by gamesindustry.biz in 2022.

Specialized Skills

Eveden’s areas of expertise are extensive, covering investor relations, public relations, corporate financial communications, global campaigns, crisis management, communications strategy and management, and executive communications.

Professional Experience

Ryff: Elevating Investor Relations and Corporate Development

As the EVP of Investor Relations and Corporate Development at Ryff since August 2023, Eveden has been responsible for raising convertible debt and evaluating M&A opportunities.

Electronic Arts: A Game-Changing Tenure

From 2014 to May 2023, as the Vice President of Investor Relations at Electronic Arts, Eveden spearheaded all aspects of communications with the financial community. He redesigned the company’s first investor messaging strategy, successfully orchestrated the company’s first Investor Day, and rebuilt the earnings process for enhanced effectiveness. He was also a founding member of EA’s ESG team.

NVIDIA: Pioneering Initiatives

At NVIDIA from 2008 to 2014, Eveden led investor relations efforts and was promoted to head of IR during his tenure. He introduced the company’s first outreach program targeting investors and established innovative communication strategies that included perception studies and CFO commentaries.

ATI Technologies: Navigating Challenges and Building Brands

From 2003 to 2007, Eveden served as the worldwide head of communications for ATI Technologies. He led efforts in brand building and internal and external communications. He was formally recognized for the success of communications around the $5.4B acquisition of ATI by AMD.

Spector & Associates: Leading the Charge in PR

Between 1999 and 2003, as the Vice President and GM of the New York office, Eveden expanded the agency’s business by 45% and implemented new account management procedures.

In summary, Christopher Eveden continues to shape the landscape of investor relations and financial communications with his extensive experience and multifaceted skill set.

• Ryff EVP Investor Relations and Corporate Development