Finalists announced for IOB Future of Finance Awards 2026

The IOB Future of Finance Awards is IOB’s flagship annual campaign to recognise financial services professionals who are leading innovative and impactful projects.

Ahead of a special awards ceremony on 20 March 2026 at The Convention Centre Dublin, IOB is delighted to announce the finalists for the IOB Future of Finance Awards 2026.

Culture Champion

Ray Hickey, Northern Trust

Stephen Kenny, Bank of Ireland

Mairead Sheahan, MUFG Investor Services

Lorna Wade, Wells Fargo

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Customer / Client Champion

Danielle Connolly, Bank of Ireland

Emma Doyle, Northern Trust

Jennifer Ryan, MUFG Investor Services

James Stanton, AIB

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Digital Innovation

Paul Bradley, AIB

Tom Moran, Northern Trust

Gráinne Rooney, MUFG Investor Services

Mehdi Yekrangi, BNY

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Alan Dowling, Northern Trust

Damneet Jolly, PTSB

Naomi Masterson, Northern Trust

Aoife Reade, Bank of Ireland

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Emerging Leader

Síne Breslin, Bank of Ireland

Louise Dempsey, PTSB

Louise Doherty, AIB

Aoife McGarry, Bank of Ireland

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Risk and Compliance

Aoife Beirne, An Post

Sonia Carey, MUFG Investor Services

Suzanne Lakes, US Bank / Elavon

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Sustainability

AnnJean Fitzsimons, PTSB

Róisín Healy, AIB

Sophie Sarsfield, Bank of Ireland

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Sustainability Team

Debt Listing Admissions Team, Euronext

SBCI Green Finance Products, Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland

Sustainability for SMEs Taskforce, AIB

The Extra Help Team, Bank of Ireland