Amanda Zahringer
Independent Non-Executive Board Director
Amanda Zahringer is a non-executive director, renowned business strategist, transformative thought leader, changemaker. Her dynamic career spans international corporate law, high-impact executive roles, and strategic board leadership.
Amanda’s journey began as an innovative, commercially focused corporate lawyer, skilfully navigating the complexities of international business from London, Madrid, and Dublin. As a dual-qualified lawyer and partner at a top-five law firm, she led billion-dollar transactions across the globe. She later transitioned into pivotal executive positions, including General Counsel and Executive Director at leading financial institutions such as Bear Stearns, AIB Merchant Services, and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, one of the world’s largest financial groups with assets exceeding US$3 trillion.
Over the past two decades, Amanda has amassed a wealth of experience with multinational corporations, offering deep expertise in board governance, business strategy, fintech, leadership, and philanthropy. Her strategic insights are highly sought after, driving transformational success across diverse industries. This is exemplified by a quote from the Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland regarding her appointment as Chair of the Supervisory Review Board last year:
“Amanda’s legal, strategy, fintech, financial, and philanthropic expertise has enabled her to have a profound social and economic impact on communities and organizations both nationally and globally.” — Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland, Irish Legal News, 2024
Recognized as a trusted Independent Non-Executive Director (INED), Amanda excels in guiding boards through complex business landscapes. Her expertise lies in finding innovative solutions to critical challenges, elevating performance, and fostering long-term strategic thinking and growth.
Currently, Amanda is an influential voice on several high-profile boards, including Chair of the Supervisory Review Board of the Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland, Chair of Community Finance Ireland (ROI), member of the Academic Advisory Panel of the Irish Times Training Group, Vice-Chair of CFI (NI), and Board Member of UCIT SPV1. She has also recently accepted an exciting new advisory Chair role, to be announced in the coming weeks, so stay tuned! Her commercial acumen, strategic mastery, and leadership are instrumental in shaping the future of these organizations. This is underscored by her recent nominations in the prestigious Women in Financial Advice Awards 2024 across three categories:
Woman of the Year – Fintech - Adviser Support Services
Role Model of the Year
Outstanding Contribution to the Profession
Beyond the boardroom, Amanda is a recognised figure on the international speaking circuit, delivering compelling keynotes on board governance, business strategy, strategic prioritisation, leadership, and risk. She is also a guest lecturer at the Law Society and Irish Management Institute, where she regularly shares her expertise with both emerging and seasoned leaders. Additionally, she shares her expertise with SMEs through business strategy and risk masterclasses as part of the nationwide MentorsWork program.
Last but not least, Amanda is a renowned international coach and mentor, working with a select group of individuals and businesses. Her personalized approach equips executives and organizations with the tools and insights needed to excel in their careers and businesses to achieve extraordinary outcomes. With a focus on strategic leadership and personal development, Amanda’s mentoring approach has transformed the careers of many high-potential individuals and organizations.
Recently nominated for three prestigious awards, Amanda’s work continues to garner recognition for its impact and excellence. Her journey is one of resilience, innovation, and transformative leadership—a testament to her ability to find strategic solutions and inspire and guide others to reach their potential.