Non Executive Director

• Jun 2023 - Present

Member Of The Board Of Advisors

• Jul 2021 - Present

Member Of The Board Of Advisors

• Jun 2021 - Present

Strategy and M&A Consultant

• Jan 2020 - Present

Provision of consultancy and advisory services in areas of Strategic Planning & Implementation, Finance, M&A, Capital Markets, Finance & Risk Provision of consultancy and advisory services in areas of Strategic Planning & Implementation, Finance, M&A, Capital Markets, Finance & Risk

Member Of The Board Of Advisors

• Aug 2020 - Dec 2022

Group Executive Committee Member

• 2014 - 2019

➤ Led Group strategy formulation, implementation and Board reporting➤ Responsible for definition and execution of Group M & A agenda➤ Led/supported key stakeholder engagement including Investors, Government,Regulators and Transnational Organisations.➤ Member of key Group Committees - Group Investment Committee, Group CreditCommittee and Staff Pension Fund Investment Committee➤ Board member Bank of Ireland (UK) plc – separately licensed/regulated UK bank➤ Supported commitment to Culture change program including inclusion anddiversity➤ Prepared status reports and provided updates to Board of Directors /key Board Committees Show less

Head of Group Strategy Development

• 2005 - 2019

➤ Led development (with Board & Group Executive Committee) of Group strategy including review of future trends, business portfolio, capital allocation, value creating initiatives and financial plans/targets and investor narrative➤ Chair of Group Strategy Implementation Committee responsible for monitoring, pro-active interventions, Board reporting and market messaging.➤ Led project management of complex capital markets transactions (equity and debt), including co-ordination of multi-function internal/external teams, deal structuring and interaction with the Board➤ Led team in preparation, negotiation and agreement of EU Restructuring Plan and successfully executed key elements including loan sales/deleveraging.➤ Originated, negotiated and executed merger/acquisitions/joint ventures/deleveraging/disposals➤ Led Board/Regulatory approval of IT/Digital transformation plan to support customer experience, growth and efficiency➤ Co-sponsored (with Group CEO) Group wide cost reduction program including identification of cost drivers, defining initiatives and mobilisation of priority areas Show less

Head Group Projects -Office of the Group CEO

• 2001 - 2005

➤ Conducted feasibility analysis of new markets and potential growth opportunities➤ Led annual strategic planning cycle and strategy review ➤ Led M&A strategy including market scanning, identification, appraisal and execution of acquisitions/divestments eg JV with UK Post Office➤ Identified and developed strategic opportunities for the business includingdiversification➤ Oversaw implementation of key Group strategic projects to ensure delivery of defined outcomeswithin cost estimates, timelines and defined quality expectations. Monitored and tracked projects against key milestones whilst managing risks.➤ Provided leadership in the implementation of banking strategies, standards, processes, systems and plans maximising investments ➤ Prepared, managed and controlled project expenses effectively to realise cost reductions ➤ Built and managed high performing team of professionals Show less

Director

• 1999 - 2001

➤ Led successful development of growth strategy including international diversification, new customer segments and enhanced cross selling ➤ Responsible for successful team providing banking services to FDI customer base ➤ Led successful development of growth strategy including international diversification, new customer segments and enhanced cross selling ➤ Responsible for successful team providing banking services to FDI customer base

Chief Executive - Kredietfinance Corporation

• 1994 - 1999

➤ Led development of KBC's Asset Finance (Leasing and Property Finance) business in the UK, including the development and achievement of its strategic goals and direction, its business penetration and acquisition goals, operational and growth targets, product diversification, profitability levels, and the maintenance of the proper portfolio mix.➤ Recruited and key personnel, developed new origination platforms with intermediaries and manufacturers➤ Developed both strategic and tactical plans and goals in collaboration with Executive Management Team ➤ Developed and implemented risk management & compliance procedures,➤ Member of parent Credit Committee ➤ Created succession and developmental plans and successfully execute on those plans.➤ Active Member of the Board Show less

Associate Director - KB Financial Services (Ireland)

• 1991 - 1994

➤ Bottom line responsibility for establishment of KBC’s Aircraft (Global mandate) andProject Finance (UK and Scandinavian mandate) business➤ Recruited & developed high performance teams, led global marketing initiatives to airlines and manufacturers.➤ Originated, negotiated and completed complex aircraft and project finance transactions

Associate Director - Irish Intercontinental Bank

• 1989 - 1991

➤ Originated, structured and completed complex European structured finance products

Director Of Taxation

• 1981 - 1988

➤ Qualified as Chartered Accountant and Taxation specialist ➤ Director, specializing in International Taxation services to multi national client base ➤ Qualified as Chartered Accountant and Taxation specialist ➤ Director, specializing in International Taxation services to multi national client base