Sharon Walsh

• MBA, NUI Galway

• Location: Galway, Ireland 

Sharon Walsh is currently a Vice President at Fidelity Investments where she leads an organisation of 250+ technologists delivering technology solutions for Asset Management out of Ireland.

Sharon joined Fidelity Investments in 1997 in Boston and has held a range of technology leadership positions across several of Fidelity’s US businesses before returning to work for Fidelity in Ireland in 2013.

Sharon is the vice-chairperson on the board of Innovation Technology AtlanTec Gateway (ITAG) whose main objective is to shape the Technology ecosystem in the West of Ireland via several flagship events. She is also active via ITAG in the creation of a vibrant community for engaging Women in Technology. She was the 2019 winner of ITAG’s Digital Women’s excellence award. Sharon is also a council member of Technology Ireland, the largest and most influential business organisation representing Ireland's tech sector.

Sharon holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Northeastern University, Boston, MA. She also holds a master’s Certificate in Project Management from Boston University, MA and is ITIL V3 certified. She is currently completing the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at National University Ireland Galway with expected graduation in 2022.