Welcome to the New Members of the Irish Funds Council

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Welcome to the New Members of the Irish Funds Council

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.

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