Charles LA Irby, a former Managing Director at ING Barings, has had a notable career in business and finance.

Charles spent 27 years with ING Barings Limited, specializing in Corporate Finance. A Member of the Takeover Panel and head of corporate finance at ING Barings, he served as Senior UK Advisor of ING Barings.

Charles chairs several boards including Aberdeen Asset Management PLC of European Technology & Income Co. and the Board of Murray Income Trust plc. He has been a Senior Independent Director of Great Portland Estates PLC since July 2010, a Non-Executive Director of QBE Insurance Group Ltd. since June 2001, an Independent Non Executive Director of North Atlantic Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC since December 2002 and serves as a Director of EC Harris LLP. 

Charles is a Trustee and Governor of King Edward VII's Hospital, Sister Agnes. He is a Chartered Accountant from England & Wales Institute.