Mairead McGuinness

At-a-Glance

Former European Commissioner for Financial Services, Financial Stability and Capital Markets Union (2020-2024)
Served as First Vice-President of the European Parliament (2014-2020)
Member of the European Parliament from Ireland for 16 years
Focused on completing the Banking Union and accelerating the Capital Markets Union
Addressed sustainable finance and the financial system's digital adaptation
Worked as a journalist, broadcaster, and commentator prior to becoming an MEP

Biography

Mairead McGuinness served as the European Commissioner for Financial Services, Financial Stability, and Capital Markets Union from 2020 to 2024. Her vision for the portfolio focused on ensuring the financial sector’s strength and stability to deliver for people, society, and the environment. She prioritized ensuring small businesses and people across Europe could access necessary finance by working to complete the Banking Union and accelerate the development of the Capital Markets Union.