

Thursday 27th November 2025
Dublin Royal Convention Centre
Meet The Judges

Kieran McHugh
Retired Broker
Evelyn Barrett
Director | Advisory
Grant Thornton
Evelyn Barrett brings extensive expertise in risk management and insurance to the Expert Broker Awards judging panel. Evelyn holds a first-class honours Masters in Risk Management and Insurance, complemented by an undergraduate degree in Business Studies with a major in Insurance.


John Hogan
Retired Financial Broker
John Hogan, recently retired financial broker from Dublin, worked for over three decades in the industry, providing expert advice and managing portfolios for a diverse clientele. Known for his strategic acumen and integrity, John built a reputation for helping clients achieve their financial goals through prudent investment strategies and personalised financial planning. John was a committee member of PIBA, Chair of its regulatory and compliance committee and editor of The Professional broker magazine. John was Dublin Chair of the LIA.
He has a BA in Economics from Trinity College, Q.F.A., F.L.I.A., A.P.A., S.I.A., P.T.P. and a diploma in personnel management.
John, who loves to travel and attend rugby matches, is also active with some non profits and acts as a consultant to a number of clients.