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Prize winners in IOB funds programmes recognised at Irish Funds Dinner

13 April, 2026

At the Irish Funds Annual Dinner, Mary O’Dea, Chief Executive of IOB, celebrated funds professionals who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to learning and professional development.

The following IOB graduates were recognised for achieving first place on their education programme:

Group shot of IOB funds programmes Prize winners recognised at Irish Funds Dinner.

Pictured with Mary O’Dea, Chief Executive of IOB and Natasha Haugh, Director - Member Services, Irish Funds, are the prize winners in IOB funds programmes at the Irish Funds Annual Dinner

Professional Certificate in Capital Markets, Investments and Funds

Paul Chawke, Northern Trust

Prize winner - Paul Chawke.

Professional Certificate for Designated Persons in a Fund Management Company

Mafalda Fonseca, Neuberger Berman Asset Management Ireland Ltd

IF Prize winner - Mafalda Fonseca.

Professional Certificate in International Investment Fund Services (Joint winners)

Alice Choquart, Central Bank of Ireland and Magdalena Stasikowska, Northern Trust

IF Prize winner - Alice Choquart. IF Prize winner - Magdalena Stasikowska.

Professional Diploma in Applied Alternative Investments

David Pasley, PwC

IF Prize winner - David Pasley.

Prize winners in absentia

Professional Diploma in Applied Alternative Investments

Joe Mahon, Davidson Kempner Ireland DAC

Professional Certificate in Complex Financial Instruments in International Financial Services (Joint winners)

Padraig Cournane, Vanguard Group (Ireland) Limited

Lisa Cosgrave, Central Bank of Ireland

Ken O’Donoghue, Central Bank of Ireland