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Thomas I. Barkin
8th President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Assumed office
January 1, 2018
Preceded byMark L. Mullinix (interim)
Personal details
BornTampa, Florida
NationalityUnited States
Alma materHarvard University (B.A., MBA/JD)
ProfessionAttorney

Thomas I. "Tom" Barkin (born 1961) became the eighth president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond on January 1, 2018.[1]

Previously, he worked at global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company for 30 years in increasingly senior positions, including as global chief financial officer (CFO) and chief risk officer, with oversight of finance, legal and information technology functions, among others. He also served on the executive committee of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Emory University Board of Trustees member, and former board member and chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.

Education and early career

Barkin was born and raised in Tampa, Florida.[1] He earned a bachelor’s degree in economics, a law degree and a master’s in business administration -- all from Harvard University.[2]

Professional career

Barkin worked for global management consulting firm McKinsey for 30 years. From 2009 to 2015, Barkin served as the firm's chief financial officer.[3]

Most recently, Barkin was a senior partner in McKinsey's Atlanta office, where his primary client focus was helping financial institutions and travel and transportation companies. From 2015 to 2017, he served as the McKinsey's chief risk officer.

Outside boards and organizations

Barkin served on numerous boards for community groups and organizations. While in Atlanta, he served on the executive committee of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. He is a member of the Emory University Board of Trustees.[4] He also was a member of the executive board of the United States Golf Association (USGA), and in 2017 on the board's Audit, Finance and Handicap Committees.[5]

Barkin served on the board of directors for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta from 2009 to 2014, and was the board’s chairman from 2013 to 2014.[1]

Personal life

Barkin and his wife, Robyn Rieser Barkin, have two children.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Thomas I. Barkin Bio" (PDF). Richmond Fed. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
  2. ^ Condon, Christopher. "Richmond Fed Names McKinsey's Thomas Barkin as Its President". Bloomberg. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
  3. ^ Staff. "Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond names McKinsey & Co.'s Thomas Barkin as its president and CEO". Richmond.com. Richmond.com. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
  4. ^ a b "Thomas I. Barkin Bio". Emory University. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
  5. ^ "Thomas I. Barkin Bio". US Golf Association. Retrieved December 9, 2017.