IAPF appoints Ann Prendergast as vice-chairperson

The Irish Association of Pension Funds (IAPF) has appointed Ann Prendergast as its new vice-chairperson.

She will work alongside IAPF chairperson, Eunice Dreelan, of Irish Life Financial Services.

Prendergast had previously served on the IAPF Investment Committee and joined Council at the 2017 AGM. Holding a business studies degree from the University of Limerick, her career began at the Bank of Ireland.

She moved to the relationship management area of State Street Global Advisors Ireland in 2000, and became head of that department in 2010. Prendergast is a senior managing director and head of State Street Global Advisors Ireland.

The IAPF remains committed to the goals of The 30% Club.

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