Kester Keating

Kester Keating is a seasoned finance professional with significant experience in principal investments, currently serving as Director and Head of US Principal Investments at Barclays Investment Bank since October 2013. Kester leads a team focused on deploying capital in strategic growth equity and earlier-stage investments, particularly in fintech and enterprise software. Kester has held various board member positions, including roles at FreshBooks, One Creation Corporation, Symphony, and Acadia, among others, demonstrating a strong track record in guiding companies through significant market transitions. Kester's educational background includes a Philosophy, Politics, and Economics degree from the University of Oxford, as well as advanced degrees in Economic History and Financial History from Columbia University and The London School of Economics and Political Science, respectively.