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Ian Kennedy

Wildcard · DISC type sci
Chief Operating Officer at Federated Hermes - International
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Ian Kennedy serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Federated Hermes-International, drawing on a robust career in financial leadership, including roles as CEO of InvestMe Financial Services and COO/CFO at BNP Paribas UK Wealth Management. His background is uniquely complemented by a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from Kings College London.

An avid endurance athlete, Ian has completed seven London Marathons, raising funds for Asthma UK. He also undertook a significant cycling challenge with his daughter, riding the length of Great Britain from Lands End to John OGroats, showcasing a commitment to fitness, philanthropy, and family.

Unique fact: He successfully led a financial services company to become one of only 16 firms in the UAE to be regulated by the Securities and Commodities Authority.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Chief Operating Officer
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Ian shows up

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Friendly But Slow
Curious But Skeptical

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Priorities

Topics Ian cares about

Operational Leadership
Has a significant track record in C-suite roles (COO, CEO, CFO) across major international financial institutions like Federated Hermes and BNP Paribas.
Wealth Management
Possesses deep expertise in the wealth management sector, having held senior operational and financial roles at BNP Paribas and Fortis Bank.
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Career

Work history

3-2015 - 10-2024
Chief Operating Officer
Federated Hermes - International
5-2012 - 2-2015
CEO
InvestMe Financial Services LLC
6-2010 - 12-2011
COO & CFO UK Wealth Management
BNP Paribas
11-2009 - 6-2010
Interim CEO UK Wealth Management
BNP Paribas Fortis
6-2005 - 11-2009
COO UK Private Banking/Wealth Management
Fortis Bank
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Education
Education details unavailable
ICAEW
Biochemistry Bsc (Hons)
King's College London
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

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