Alistair Byrne

Alistair Byrne is a Managing Director at State Street Global Advisors, leading the Retirement Strategy and UK Institutional Distribution, with responsibilities in Sales, Strategic Partnerships, and Consultant Relations. Byrne is also an Executive Director and Board Member at State Street Global Advisors Ltd, focusing on European Defined Contribution investment strategies. As a Board Member of CFA UK since November 2022, Byrne contributes to the society's strategy and governance. Byrne is the Founder and Director of A2Risk, which aids financial advisers in assessing investment risk tolerance. Previous experience includes roles as Senior Investment Consultant at Towers Watson, Principal at Investit, and Senior Lecturer in Finance at the University of Edinburgh and University of Strathclyde. Byrne holds a PhD in Finance from the University of Strathclyde and is a CFA Charterholder.