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We are pleased to invite you to our next Future Leaders event of 2026, kindly hosted by KPMG.
This event will bring together senior leaders from across the financial services industry for an important discussion on female representation in finance, the progress made to date, and the practical steps still needed to drive meaningful change.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, 14 May 2026
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Venue: PlatformX, KPMG
The discussion will be followed by a drinks and networking reception, offering an excellent opportunity to connect with industry peers from across sectors.
Please note that this is an invite-only event. If you are interested in attending please contact events@irishfunds.ie.
Agenda
17:00 - Guest Arrival & Registration
17:30 - Welcome & Opening Remarks
Sophie Moore – Dillon Eustace, setting the context for the session — the Women in Finance Charter, the "Give to Gain" theme, and why progress on female representation matters now.
17:35 - Keynote Presentation: Research Insights
Dr. Helen Russell, ESRI Dr. Russell presents key themes and findings from the latest ESRI research on female representation in financial services — the data, the trends, and what the evidence tells us about what works.
17:45 - Panel Discussion: Moving the Dial
An open and honest discussion exploring practical strategies firms are using to improve female representation — what's working, what's not, and what the industry needs to do next.
Moderator: Etain De Valera, Head of Asset Management and Investment Funds, Dillon Eustace
Panellists:
Pauline Plunkett, CEO LGIM Ireland
Claire Power, Principal, Financial Services Audit KPMG
Anne Keys, Managing Partner, The Panel
John Weedle, Country Head Securities Services HSBC Ireland
18:20 - Audience Q&A
18:25 - Closing Remarks
Jessica Feary, KPMG