DMS Governance (DMS), the world's largest fund governance firm is pleased to introduce two new senior hires to its New York Business Development team, Daniel Forbes as Executive Director and David O'Flaherty as Business Development Director. Prior to joining DMS Daniel was a regulatory lawyer with Dublin-based global law firm Dillon Eustace, where he ran their New York office. Daniel will be responsible for overseeing business development and client relations across multiple product lines and has extensive experience in AIFMD and UCITS compliant products. Daniel will play a key role in enhancing the governance capabilities of DMS both onshore and offshore.

Daniel is a regular speaker at industry seminars and conferences, where he frequently discusses the impact of EU regulatory issues on the US asset-management community.

David is the former US-based financial services specialist for IDA Ireland, and will be working with the team to identify business relationships and strategic partnerships that ensure that DMS maintains its dominance in the fund governance sector.

Anne Storie, CEO comments "Following the continued growth of DMS Governance, and working to continue to redefine the fund industry, these two new appointments will further strengthen DMS' presence globally."

Welcoming Daniel and David are Managing Directors John D'Agostino and Mike Garvey and Director and Relationship Manager Sara Pereda. The team is supported by Business Development Coordinators Karla Wexler and Margaret O'Connell. Relationship and Marketing Manager Alison Sims divides her time between New York and the Cayman Islands with Javier Chaos supporting the team as net developer.

Daniel comments "Having such an experienced and vibrant group of people will help DMS further expand its already substantial worldwide presence".

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