Patricia Callan is an Ibec Head of Sectors and is also the Director of Financial Services Ireland (FSI) Group. FSI is the Ibec group representing the full suite of financial services companies in Ireland. Its 160 members are involved in fintech, banking, insurance, fund administration, investment management, corporate treasury, international financial services, securitisation and aircraft leasing. Established in 1984, FSI supports the development of the financial services industry both at domestic and international levels. It has recently published a report on “Ireland’s Fintech Future”. In her role, Patricia is a member of the CBI’s Financial Industry Stakeholder Forum and facilitates the industry contribution to its Innovation Sub-Group. She is also Chair of Ireland’s “Women in Finance Charter” Steering Group.
Previously, Patricia was Director of Drinks Ireland (2017-2022) and Director of the Small Firms Association (2006-2017). She was a voluntary Director of IASIO from 2016-2023 becoming Chair in 2020; and before that was a voluntary Director of Business in the Community (Ireland) from 2007-2014 and of Clondalkin Enterprise Group from 2000-2006. Patricia holds an MA in International Studies (UL), BA in Economics (TCD), Diploma in Management (TUD), Diploma in Employment Law (NCI).