Adrian McKay

Partner – EMEA

Financial Services

Experience

Adrian McKay is a Partner in CF Board’s London office, specializing in board-level search and special situations advisory for clients in Financial Services. He works with banks, insurers, and asset managers to enhance governance, improve board composition, and align leadership structures with regulatory expectations.

Adrian advises organizations on shareholder activism, and board responses to M&A transactions, ensuring financial institutions maintain strong, effective leadership in dynamic market conditions. 

Prior to joining CF Board, Adrian held senior talent acquisition roles at Barclays, and Lloyds Banking Group where he led board and executive search strategies. His deep expertise allows him to provide leadership solutions centred on governance, ensuring compliance and effectiveness in highly regulated industries. 

Education

2000 – 2003: BA Geography, University of Manchester