Darrell Heaps

Darrell Heaps is the Chairman and Founder of Q4 Inc., the global leader in IR Ops and investor relations technology. He has built Q4 into a trusted partner to more than 2,600 public companies worldwide, including over half of the S&P 500, with operations in Toronto, New York, and London. Under his leadership, Q4 pioneered the IR Ops Platform, combining IR websites, events, CRM, surveillance, and analytics with AI-powered tools such as Secure AI for IR and IRO Agent™ (Q). These innovations streamline how public companies engage investors, uncover insights, and drive valuation. Q4’s commitment to innovation and service has been recognized with top industry awards, including: • Stevie Awards (2025, 2024) for Customer Service, AI Innovation, and New Product Excellence. • Best in Biz Gold (2024) — Customer Service Team of the Year, North America. • International Business Awards (2024) — Bronze for Customer Service Team of the Year. Darrell is widely regarded as a thought leader in investor relations and capital markets, speaking globally on the future of IR and the transformative role of AI. His focus remains on enabling IR teams to maximize strategic impact, strengthen investor relationships, and achieve premium valuations. Expertise: Entrepreneurship | Investor Relations | Capital Markets | AI | Data & Analytics | Customer Success