Brendan Cooke
Corporate Group Pension Director
Brendan Cooke AITI, FIIPM, FLIA, QFA has over 43 years’ experience in the pensions and financial services industry.
Brendan is responsible for the strategic oversight, governance, and long-term sustainability of group retirement and employee pension programmes across multiple organisations. His expertise spans pension fund administration, regulatory compliance, scheme governance, and member education.
He works closely with finance teams, HR departments, trustees, insurers, and investment advisers to ensure pension arrangements are financially robust, operationally efficient, and aligned with wider business objectives.
Brendan is widely recognised for his ability to navigate complex pension environments, modernise schemes, and implement sustainable solutions that support both organisational resilience and long-term retirement security.
Professional Qualifications & Memberships:
Member of the Irish Taxation Institute
Fellow of the Irish Institute of Pension Management
Fellow of the Life Insurance Association
Qualified Financial Adviser (Personal Financial Planning)