Tom Barry
Corporate Relations EMEA | Refana Inc
Tom Barry leads Corporate Relations for EMEA at Refana, bringing extensive experience in corporate banking, strategic finance, and international business development.
Tom served for 12 years as Head of Corporate Banking at AIB Corporate Banking, where he oversaw a transformative period of growth and global expansion.
When Tom assumed leadership in 1998, AIB Corporate Banking was primarily focused on the Irish market, managing a €4 billion balance sheet and generating €45 million in annual profits. Under his direction, and with a strong team in place, the division successfully pivoted toward international markets, expanding into leveraged finance, acquisition and MBO financing, project finance, real estate, and casino lending across the UK, Europe, and the U.S.
By 2006, the business had grown to €25 billion in assets (with €40 billion in risk-weighted assets) and was delivering €350 million in annual profits. Tom’s emphasis on diversification and robust, independent risk management helped the business maintain long-term resilience, including through times of economic downturn.
Tom brings this same vision, leadership, and strategic insight to his role at Refana, helping to guide corporate relationships and international growth initiatives.
Tom served for 12 years as Head of Corporate Banking at AIB Corporate Banking, where he oversaw a transformative period of growth and global expansion.
When Tom assumed leadership in 1998, AIB Corporate Banking was primarily focused on the Irish market, managing a €4 billion balance sheet and generating €45 million in annual profits. Under his direction, and with a strong team in place, the division successfully pivoted toward international markets, expanding into leveraged finance, acquisition and MBO financing, project finance, real estate, and casino lending across the UK, Europe, and the U.S.
By 2006, the business had grown to €25 billion in assets (with €40 billion in risk-weighted assets) and was delivering €350 million in annual profits. Tom’s emphasis on diversification and robust, independent risk management helped the business maintain long-term resilience, including through times of economic downturn.
Tom brings this same vision, leadership, and strategic insight to his role at Refana, helping to guide corporate relationships and international growth initiatives.