Custom House Global Fund Services has rehired David Barry as its new chief operating officer.
Barry rejoins the global fund administrator three years after he left the company for Malta-based hedge fund Portcullis Asset Management as its chief executive officer.
He will be responsible for the oversight and management of Custom House’s global administration team, with his time being split between the group’s Dublin and Malta offices.
“We look to his experience in the alternative asset space to ensure the firm’s continuous commitment to offering best-in-class service to our clients as a leading independent fund administrator,” said Helen Breen, chief financial officer, Custom House.
“David will oversee our global operating model and is responsible for our multi-jurisdictional fund administration teams, managing eight direct reports located in our regional offices.”
During his first spell at Custom House, Barry in a number of senior management roles including head of sales and marketing for Europe and the Middle East, and manager of global operations in its Chicago and Dublin officers. He was also a member of the executive committee.