Board of Directors

Montgomery Asset Holding is governed by an independent board with deep experience in capital markets, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. The board meets quarterly and provides independent oversight of the firm's investment activity, risk management, and client protection standards.

Seamus O'Brien
Chairman

Seamus O'Brien

Seamus has spent four decades at the forefront of Irish and European capital markets. He served as a senior partner at two of Ireland's leading investment banks before co-founding Montgomery Asset Holding in 2022. He chairs the investment committee and sets the strategic direction of the firm.

Investment Committee Chair40+ years capital marketsFormer Senior Partner, AIB Capital Markets
Alan McDonald
Non-Executive Director

Alan McDonald

Alan brings extensive governance and regulatory expertise gained across senior roles in financial supervision and in private practice. He chairs the firm's audit and risk committee and provides independent oversight of compliance frameworks and investor protection standards.

Audit & Risk Committee ChairFormer Financial RegulatorBarrister-at-Law
Michael Bennet
Chief Investment Officer

Michael Bennet

Michael leads deal origination, investment committee analysis, and portfolio management. He joined Montgomery from a technology-focused private equity firm in London, where he spent twelve years evaluating late-stage venture and secondary positions across the US and European technology landscape.

Investment Committee Member12 years private equityMSc Finance
Siobhán Gallagher
Risk & Compliance Director

Siobhán Gallagher

Siobhán oversees all regulatory and compliance obligations, including AML/KYC programmes, investor suitability assessments, and reporting obligations under Irish and EU law. She has held senior compliance roles at regulated firms in Dublin, Frankfurt, and Luxembourg.

AML/KYC Programme LeadQualified Financial AdviserFormer Compliance Director, KBC Ireland
Pádraig Connolly
Non-Executive Director

Pádraig Connolly

Pádraig is an independent non-executive director with a background in corporate governance, institutional fund administration, and Irish company law. He brings an external perspective to board deliberations and chairs the firm's remuneration and nominations committee.

Remuneration Committee ChairFellow, Institute of DirectorsFormer Partner, Arthur Cox LLP
Adam King
Head of Investor Relations

Adam King

Adam is the firm's first point of contact for investor enquiries, onboarding, and ongoing communications. He coordinates KYC, wire confirmations, and reporting between investors, brokers, and the compliance team, ensuring every client receives a single, accountable line of communication with the firm.

Investor Relations LeadKYC & OnboardingEdinburgh Office
Board Composition
2 Executive · 3 Non-Executive

Majority independent non-executive directors in line with best practice governance standards.

Meeting Frequency
Quarterly

The full board convenes four times per year. The audit and risk committee meets separately on a bi-annual basis.

Regulatory Status
Regulated — Ireland

The firm operates under Irish law and is subject to oversight in accordance with its registration (Co. No. 723010).