Investment Team
David Byrne
Portfolio Manager
David Byrne, CFA joined Setanta in 2007 and has 21 years’ experience in the asset management industry. In addition to managing the IT and Communications sector Learn more
David Coyne
Portfolio Manager
David Coyne joined Setanta in 2005 and has 28 years’ investment experience. He began his career with AIB Investment Managers as a research analyst / trainee Learn more
Kieran Dempsey
Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer
Kieran joined Setanta Asset Management in January 2008 and is the Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer. He has 38 years’ investment experience and spent Learn more
Richard Doyle
Portfolio Manager
Richard Doyle, CFA, co-manages Setanta’s Dividend Fund and Income Opportunities Fund. Learn more
Sean Kenzie
Head of Equities
Sean Kenzie, CFA, MBA joined Setanta in 2010 and has 24 years’ experience in the asset management industry. As Head of Equities, Sean overseas Learn more
Louis Meagher
Portfolio Manager
Louis Meagher, CFA, CAIA, joined Setanta in 2014 and has 28 years’ investment experience. Louis is co-lead on the Global Equity Fund Learn more
David Pastor
Portfolio Manager
David Pastor, CFA joined Setanta Asset Management in 2007. He has 18 years’ experience in the asset management industry. Learn more
David Ryan
Head of Multi-Asset Funds
David Ryan, CFA, CAIA, FRM joined Setanta in 2003. David is responsible for our Multi-Asset Fund range including the Managed Fund and UWP Funds. Learn more
Fergal Sarsfield
Portfolio Manager
Fergal Sarsfield, CFA joined Setanta in 2007 and has 25 years’ investment experience. Fergal co-manages the Setanta EAFE and European Equity Funds within Setanta Learn more
Rowan Smith
Portfolio Manager
Rowan Smith joined Setanta in 1998 and has 26 years’ experience in the asset management industry. Rowan is responsible for the Global Healthcare sector and Learn more
Conor Walshe
Portfolio Manager
Conor Walshe joined Setanta in 2014 and has 28 years’ investment experience. Conor is co-lead on the Global Equity Fund Learn more
Caroline White
Portfolio Manager
Caroline White, CFA joined Setanta in 2016 and has 15 years’ experience in the asset management and finance industry. Caroline co-manages the Setanta Income suite Learn more
Ronan Crosson
Sustainable Investing Lead
Ronan Crosson, CFA, joined Setanta in May 2022. Ronan leads Sustainable Investing (ESG) integration on the investment team Learn more
Tony O’Sullivan
Associate Portfolio Manager
Tony O’Sullivan, CFA, ACA joined Setanta in April 2022 and co-manages the EAFE Equity Fund. Learn more
Emer Kelly
Portfolio Manager
Emer Kelly, CFA, CIPM joined Setanta in August 2022 and has 12 years experience in the asset management industry.Learn more
MARIJA ANDREEVSKA
Engagement Analyst
Marija Andreevska, joined Setanta in September 2023 as an engagement analyst on the Sustainable Investing team.Learn more
ALAN MAI
Portfolio Analyst
Alan Mai, CFA, joined Setanta in December 2021. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Learn more
Brendan Lynch
Portfolio Manager
Brendan Lynch joined Setanta in 2024 and has 25 years’ investment experience. Learn more
Business Development & Client Services
Sarah Blom
Senior Technical Specialist – Client Reporting
Sarah Blom SIA, QFA joined Setanta in 2006 and has 17 years’ experience across the Client Services and Marketing area of Setanta. Learn more
Aidan Comerford
Operations Manager
Aidan has more than 30 years’ experience within the asset management industry across a diverse range of functions. Learn more
Alan Hickey
Marketing Director
Alan joined Setanta in 2007 and has 36 years’ experience in Investments and Insurance, most recently as European CEO and Head Learn more
Brendan Moran
Director, Business Development – Ireland
Brendan joined Setanta in 2014. He has 32 years’ investment experience, most recently as Head of Equities with Learn more
Rocco Vessio
Director, Business Development – Canada
Rocco joined Setanta Asset Management in 2016 and brings 35 years of experience driving the success Learn more
Jan Strobel
Business Development Manager – Germany
Jan joined Setanta in March 2021 and has 20 years´ experience in Sales and Business Development Management of the investment and insurance Industries Learn more
LINDA KALLIS
ESG Reporting Analyst
Linda Kallis joined Setanta in August 2023. Originally from Cape Town, South Africa Learn more
COBAN DONEGAN
Client Services Associate
Coban Donegan joined Setanta in February 2023 and has over 5 years experience managing client relationships. Learn more
MATT FENDLEY
Client Services Associate
Matt Fendley joined the Client Services Team at Setanta in 2023 and has 14 years of financial industry experience. Learn more
Directors
Kieran Dempsey
Executive Director (Irish), Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Setanta Asset Management
Patrick Burke
Non-Executive Director (Irish), Managing Director, Irish Life Investment Managers
Rose McHugh
Independent Non-Executive Director (Irish)
Iris Kremers
Independent Non-Executive Director (German)
