PATRICK J LAWLESS (Managing Director) Patrick founded Appian in 2003 after completing the management buy-out of the private client arm of Aberdeen Asset Management Ireland Limited. He has over 20 years' investment experience in the asset management business and was Head of Investment Services for ABN AMRO Bank in Ireland. Patrick is a qualified Investment Analyst and is a member of the Chartered Financial Analysts Institute and the Society of Investment Professionals in the UK and is also a member of the Society of Investment Analysts in Ireland.
PAT KILDUFF (Investment Manager) Pat has been with Appian from the outset. He is an economist by training and is the main securities dealer in Appian. Pat has 10 years experience working in the financial markets sector, having previously worked for ABN AMRO Stockbrokers as a portfolio manager and prior to that with Goodbody Stockbrokers. Pat is a registered representative of the Irish Stock Exchange and is a graduate in economics from University College Dublin.
JOHN MATTIMOE (Senior Portfolio Manager) John previously worked with Merrion Stockbrokers where he held the position of Senior Equity Analyst. He previously worked for Norwich Union Investment Managers and NCB Stockbrokers. John who holds an MSc in Investment and Treasury from Dublin City University was voted Finance Magazine's Analyst of the Year in 2007 and 2008. John is a registered representative of the Irish Stock Exchange and an associate member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment.
FRANK O'BRIEN (Non Executive Director) Frank was appointed to the board of directors of Appian in November 2009 having been an investment committee member since 2003. Frank has over 30 years of investment experience and was Chief Investment Officer with Irish Life Managers from 1992 to 1998. Frank is a Director of the Institute of Investment Analysts in Ireland Limited and is a past president of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in Ireland.
CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
KEVIN MENTON (Director) Kevin joined Appian in October 2008. He began his career in banking with Bank of Ireland Group and spent 10 years with Ulster Bank Group where he was Head of Corporate Banking Division. Subsequent to his banking career, Kevin has spent 15 years working in industry and in 2006 successfully sold Allspace Limited, a company he co-founded in 1994. Kevin is a business and economics graduate of Trinity College, Dublin.
OPERATIONS
BRIAN CAHALIN (Head of Compliance) Brian joined Appian as Head of Compliance in June 2011, with over 25 years experience in investment and asset management. Prior to joining Appian Brian was Area Compliance Officer for HSBC in Ireland having previously worked as Head of Investment Operations for a prominent asset manager and Chief Financial Officer at a leading stockbroker. Brian is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and holds an MBA from UCD.
ANNE CHAMBERS Anne joined Appian in September 2006. She previously worked as a Manager with AIB Private Banking and prior to that with ABN AMRO Bank. Anne is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin and a Qualified Financial Adviser.
IAN NAUGHTON (Client Services) Ian previously worked with Bear Stearns in Dublin for 5 years in its legal, compliance and administration divisions.
NOELLE WONG (Client Services) Noelle has over 20 years experience working in administration and client service roles in the IT and property industries.
