EVP, Investor Relations & Corporate Development

Pearl•San Francisco, CA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Pearl is seeking a world-class, market-facing strategist to serve as EVP, Investor Relations & Corporate Development. This full-time role is structured as an 18-to-24-month journey, offering the opportunity to lead high-impact work during a key period of strategic growth and operational evolution. Reporting directly to the CEO, this individual will serve as a business architect and strategic thought partner, shaping company strategy, optimizing the portfolio of brands, and building a compelling blueprint for sustainable, long-term value creation. The role focuses on shaping Pearl’s value story, making the numbers support it, and building confidence with investors, strategic partners, the Board, and other external stakeholders. This is not an accounting, controllership, or finance reporting role, but rather focuses on investor relations, corporate development, strategic finance, long-term value creation, and market-facing leadership alongside the CEO.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive leadership across investor relations, corporate development, strategic finance, investment banking, private equity, top-tier management consulting, or market-facing finance roles; CFO or divisional CFO experience is helpful but not required.
Proven success shaping company narratives for sophisticated investors, Boards, lenders, analysts, or strategic partners.
Demonstrated ability to connect financial insight, operating performance, and strategic vision into a persuasive value-creation story.
Background in corporate development, business development, capital markets, private equity, investment banking, or strategy, with in-house operational exposure strongly preferred.
Experienced across multi-channel, digital, B2C, B2B, marketplace, or subscription-based business models.
Strong communicator with boardroom presence, executive gravitas, commercial instincts, and the ability to build confidence externally.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Define and execute a strategy that positions Pearl for long-term value creation, strategic clarity, and compelling external communication.
Refine our multi-channel strategy (lead generation, B2C, B2B) and develop scalable financial models that highlight future potential and resilience.
Partner with the CEO to communicate our vision and performance with clarity and conviction to investors, the Board, employees, and key external stakeholders.
Build and nurture relationships with financial, industry, and strategic partners, including investors, analysts, advisors, and ecosystem leaders, to elevate Pearl’s visibility, credibility, and growth opportunities.
Surface, evaluate, and help execute high-value strategic partnerships, business development opportunities, and growth initiatives that could accelerate enterprise value.
Evaluate and prioritize growth opportunities across brands, markets, products, and channels to maximize enterprise value.
Develop and mentor a world-class finance organization focused on insight, impact, execution, corporate development support, and market-facing readiness.
Ensure financial and operational readiness that supports disciplined planning, scalable growth, and informed decision-making.