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Sean Barrett,
Co-Head of Private Equity, Luxembourg

Sean Barrett is a Director at Aztec Group in Luxembourg, co-leading the Private Equity asset class with responsibility for business performance, client delivery, team leadership and strategic growth. He is accountable for delivering strong financial and operational results, maintaining high levels of employee engagement, and ensuring a high-touch, high-tech client experience across the Luxembourg PE business.

Background and experience

Sean works closely with leaders across fund, corporate, depositary, tax, and AIFM services to provide clients with a joined-up service offering and to support new business opportunities. He plays a key role in shaping and delivering the Private Equity business plan in Luxembourg, overseeing performance against budgets, revenue targets and key KPIs, and acting as a senior escalation point for significant client matters.

He is also focused on transformation and continuous improvement, having developed operational dashboards and analytics to support decision-making, planning and better client outcomes. In addition to his leadership responsibilities, Sean contributes to Aztec’s wider strategic initiatives through his role on the Luxembourg GTM Committee and his involvement as a subject matter expert in a range of group projects, including investor services, director services, carry and waterfall, and product integration initiatives.

Before joining the Group in 2020, Sean held positions at Intertrust Group Luxembourg and the legal firm, Strauss Daly Inc. Here, Sean managed a team, drafted pleadings and notices and appeared as Counsel in both the Magistrates and the High Court. He also advised clients on agreements in place and drafting of addendums and new agreements.

Qualifications

  • Advanced course in Insolvency Litigation and Administration Practice from the University of Pretoria
  • Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (Pietermaritzburg)

Outside of the office

Sean is an avid sports fan with a particular passion for rugby. He enjoys keeping fit and active and is a keen traveller who loves exploring new places, cultures, and food.

Sean likes to unwind by cooking for and spending time with family and friends.


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