Ann Prendergast
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Head of EMEA, State Street Global Advisors
Ann Prendergast is an Executive Vice President and Head of the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region for State Street Global Advisors (SSGA), the investment management arm of State Street Corporation. She is a member of the SSGA Operating Group and chairs the EMEA Executive Committee.
Prior to this role, Ann was CEO of SSGA Europe Ltd, the entity with responsibility for SSGA’s EU businesses. Previously she led the sales and marketing team for the Irish market, having joined the organisation in 2000.
Ann also worked with the Bank of Ireland Group in both their fund administration and private banking divisions.
Ann holds a Business Studies Degree from the University of Limerick, is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and is a Certified Investment Fund Director (CIFD).