Welcome to the New Members of the Irish Funds Council
Wednesday, 08 July 2026
Irish Funds is pleased to announce the results of our latest Members’ Council election, highlighting a strong level of engagement from our membership base, with an impressive 83% voter turnout and participation from 118 member firms.
The election outcome reflects the continued commitment of industry stakeholders to the development and governance of Ireland’s funds and asset management sector.
The successful candidates will serve a three-year term beginning in September and represent a broad cross-section of the industry.
Newly Elected Members
Administrator
Joy Kiely, BNP Paribas Securities Services
Ken Lambe, Northern Trust
Asset Manager
Elizabeth Beazley, Carne
Paul Giblin, IQ-EQ
Andrew Kehoe, Waystone
Audit
Niamh Geraghty, Deloitte
Innovation, Technology & Infrastructure
Aisling McArdle, Euronext
Legal
Shay Lydon, Matheson
The Irish Funds Members’ Council plays a central role in representing member interests, providing strategic guidance, and helping to shape the future direction of Ireland’s funds and asset management industry. The newly elected members bring a wealth of expertise across administration, asset management, audit, legal services, and financial technology.
We would like to thank all candidates who put themselves forward for election and acknowledge the high calibre of individuals who stood for Council positions, and we look forward to working closely with them to support the organisation’s objectives and enhance Ireland’s position as a leading global centre for investment funds and asset management.