Thomas Barkin | |
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| 8th President of theFederal Reserve Bank of Richmond | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Jeffrey M. Lacker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1961 (age 63–64) Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
| Spouse | Robyn Rieser Barkin |
| Education | Harvard University (BA,JD/MBA) |
Thomas I. Barkin (born 1961) is an Americancentral banker, currently serving as the 8th president and CEO of theFederal Reserve Bank of Richmond since January 2018.[1]
Barkin was born and raised inTampa, Florida.[1]
Graduated fromHarvard University, Barkin received aBachelor of Arts degree (with a major in economics) in 1983 and aJD/MBA joint degree in 1987.[2][3]
Barkin worked for global management consulting firmMcKinsey 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'sAtlanta office, where his primary client focus was helping financial institutions and travel and transportation companies. From 2015 to 2017, he served as the McKinsey's chief risk officer.[5]
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.[6] He also was a member of the executive board of theUnited States Golf Association, and in 2017 on the board's Audit, Finance and Handicap Committees.[7]
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]
Barkin and his wife, Robyn Rieser Barkin, have two children.[6]
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| Preceded by | President of theFederal Reserve Bank of Richmond 2018–present | Incumbent |
