Tom joined AIMA as research manager in October 2008 and heads up all research and communications globally for the association.

Tom joined AIMA as research manager in October 2008 and heads up all research and communications globally for the association.  In this role Tom is responsible for creating and executing the association’s strategies to develop and maintain strong external stakeholder relationships. In doing so, he constructs the association’s narrative through original research and thought leadership as well as design, implement and promote the association’s communications and brand.  In this capacity, he has authored over fifty research and thought leadership pieces, which have been mentioned widely across the trade and business press as well as commented on radio and television.

He has been involved with hedge funds for 15 years. Prior to joining AIMA in October 2008, Tom spent four years working in hedge fund research and due diligence with BNP Paribas in New York and Dublin.

Tom holds a Masters in Finance from the National College of Ireland, a graduate certificate in Investment Management from Dublin City University and is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst member (CAIA).