Reprinted from the Soda City BizWire
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED) is proud to announce Tom Barkin, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (“Richmond Fed”), as a keynote speaker for its annual conference, Opportunity SC: 2023. The 24th annual conference is the largest comprehensive community development convention and forum in South Carolina.
Barkin is a leader in monetary policy, bank supervision and technology. He serves on the Fed’s chief monetary policy body, the Federal Open Market Committee, and is also responsible for bank supervision and the Federal Reserve’s technology organization. He is “on the ground” continually in the Fed’s Fifth District, which covers South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, D.C., West Virginia and Maryland. His engagement in the region has brought real attention to areas facing economic challenges.
Prior to joining the Richmond Fed, Barkin was a senior partner and CFO at McKinsey & Company, a worldwide management consulting firm, where he also oversaw McKinsey’s offices in the southern United States. He earned his bachelor’s, MBA and law degrees from Harvard University.
“I look forward to being a part of Opportunity SC: 2023 and sharing my perspectives on the economy and labor market,” said Barkin. “Thank you to SCACED for hosting this event and for continuing to advance community development in South Carolina.”