Thomas Barkin
Thomas I. Barkin | |
|---|---|
| 8th President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Mark L. Mullinix (interim) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Tampa, Florida |
| Nationality | United States |
| Alma mater | Harvard University (B.A., MBA/JD) |
| Profession | Attorney |
Thomas I. "Tom" Barkin (born 1966) is an American attorney, who will become the 8th 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 won his junior club championship at age 16 in Tampa. He earned bachelor’s degree in economics, a law degree and a master’s in business administration -- all from Harvard University.[2]
Professional career
In his early career, Barkin worked in corporate finance with First Boston in New York[2] and as a consultant for the Boston Consulting Group.[3]
Barkin worked for global management consulting firm McKinsey for 30 years. From 2009 to 2015, Barkin served as the firm's chief financial officer.[4]
Most recently, Barkin was a senior partner in McKinsey's Atlanta office, where his primary client focus is helping financial institutions and travel and transportation companies. He supported an M&A engagement for a financial-investments firm, and contributed to a purchasing and supply-chain operations-improvement effort for an airline. He was also active in the social sector, helping an education client adopt a new organization design.[3] 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.[5] 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.[6]
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.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Thomas I. Barkin Bio" (PDF). Richmond Fed. Retrieved December 8, 2017.
- ^ a b Condon, Christopher. "Richmond Fed Names McKinsey's Thomas Barkin as Its President". Bloomberg. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
- ^ a b "Thomas Barkin Bio". McKinsey. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Thomas I. Barkin Bio". Emory University. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
- ^ "Thomas I. Barkin Bio". US Golf Association. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
