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Barrett, Darina


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Firm: KPMG
Position: EMA Head of Asset Management
Address: 1 Harbourmaster Place, IFSC, Dublin 1
Phone: +353 1 410 1376
Email: darina.barrett@kpmg.ie

Special Areas:

Darina led the Financial Services practice for KPMG Ireland from 2013 to May 2019 and previously led the investment management sector of the firm in Ireland for over 10 years. A member of the Irish Government strategy group for the asset management industry she has worked with many participants in the local and European asset management industry. This includes working with the Irish Central Bank, the European Securities Markets Association (ESMA, the European regulator), the Irish Funds Industry association and the European Funds Asset Management Association. Darina is also an advocate for inclusion and diversity and works with the 30% Club in promoting better inclusion and diversity across all levels of organisations.

Qualifications:

FCA; B.Comm.

Memberships:

Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland;
Member of the KPMG Global Investment and Funds Network;
ESMAs Investment Management Committee;
Irish Governments Funds Strategy Working Group.