About

At Place IR Consulting, we believe that effective investor relations begins with trust—built through consistent communication, transparency, and the credibility that comes from meeting short-term and long-term expectations. In today’s dynamic capital markets, aligning with an investor base that understands and supports a company’s growth strategy is more critical than ever. Yet, the evolving demands of investor relations—from stakeholder engagement to market messaging—often outpace the capacity of a single team or individual to address them comprehensively.

Our mission is to serve as a strategic partner to management teams, helping them navigate these challenges with precision and foresight. By identifying opportunities to deepen stakeholder engagement and refine investor relations goals, we empower companies to articulate their value proposition with clarity and confidence. Whether through structured processes, actionable insights, or tailored advocacy, Place IR Consulting is dedicated to supporting organizations in building lasting relationships with investors and stakeholders alike. This foundation of trust and alignment is the cornerstone of long-term success—a principle that guides every aspect of our work.

Meet Our Founder

Charles W. Place

Charlie Place founded Place IR Consulting after three decades of experience in capital markets, driven by a passion for helping companies navigate investor relations with precision and strategy. His career has spanned a dynamic range of roles, including investment banking at Ferris, Baker Watts, where he executed transactions such as IPOs, M&A deals, and fairness opinions across industries like consumer products, IT services, pipelines, restaurants, railroads, and healthcare technology. Transitioning to equity analysis, he served as a sell-side analyst covering 16 REITs—primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region—and later as a buy-side analyst at Kennedy Capital Management, where he evaluated REIT sector opportunities and provided investment recommendations.

Charlie’s expertise in investor relations developed during his time at CubeSmart, a self-storage REIT, and Purecycle, a polypropylene recycler, where he built and executed IR processes for quarterly earnings, investor conferences, property tours, and investor days, while also curating actionable market intelligence. Having worked from the perspectives of the analyst, investor, and corporate management, he understands the nuances of capital markets and the challenges they face. This holistic experience has equipped him to guide management teams in delivering IR strategies that are not only practical but also transformative, fostering transparency and value creation. With a career rooted in collaboration and results, Charlie is dedicated to empowering companies to articulate their stories effectively and build lasting relationships with investors.

Our Advisory Board

Jeanne Ackerly Leonard

Jeanne Leonard created the investor relations function at Liberty Property Trust’s predecessor company, Rouse & Associates, at the company’s IPO in 1994, and served as IR officer until Liberty’s acquisition in 2020. During that time, she was a core participant in the development and execution of financial communications for one of the industry’s most transparent companies, initiating both broad and focused strategies to effectively communicate corporate initiatives including expansion activities, platform repositioning and environmental innovations, as well as to address external challenges such as economic crises and shareholder activism.

Tabitha Zane

Tabitha Zane has more than 30 years of experience as a leading investor relations and strategic corporate communications professional. She most recently served as Vice President of TopBuild, a NYSE traded company with a market capitalization in excess of $9 billion. During her nine year tenure with this firm, Tabitha tripled sell-side analyst coverage and significantly increased the percentage of growth focused institutional investors. In addition, Prior to TopBuild, Tabitha served for 13 years the Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications at Highwoods Properties, a NYSE-listed real estate investment trust.

Tabith served on the national board of the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI) and was named a NIRI Fellow in 2021. The NIRI Fellows Program recognized NIRI members who epitomize leadership, integrity, and IR knowledge in the investor relations progression. Tabitha also earned a certified Investor Relations Charter from NIRI, a credential she obtained in 2021. For multiple years, Tabitha earned industry recognition from Institutional Investor Magazine.