Bank of Ireland Group has appointed Myles O’Grady (pictured) as group chief executive officer (CEO) and executive director.
O’Grady will take up the positions on 17th November 2022 and will succeed Gavin Kelly, interim group chief executive officer. Kelly will step down from the Group Board on 17 November 2022.
O’Grady rejoins Bank of Ireland Group, having previously served as group chief financial officer from January 2020 until March 2022.
He originally joined the Group in June 2019 as director of commercial partnering, Ireland and was also appointed group non-executive director at Bank of Ireland (UK) plc and New Ireland Assurance Company plc.
Prior to joining Bank of Ireland, he was director of finance & investor relations in AIB Group and he has held senior positions in international financial services organisations including Citibank and Dresdner Kleinwort Benson. Until October 2022, he served as chief financial officer of the Musgrave Group.
Bank of Ireland’s chairman, Patrick Kennedy, said: “I am delighted to welcome Myles back to Bank of Ireland as group chief executive officer.
“Myles is an exceptional leader with a strong track record of delivery. The focus of the Board remains on the execution and delivery of the significant opportunities available to the group. Myles’ appointment underlines the Board’s commitment to the ongoing successful execution of its existing strategy.
“I would also like to thank Gavin Kelly for stepping into the interim chief executive officer position over the last number of months.
“Gavin showed huge commitment and leadership during this period. Gavin will work closely with Myles to support a smooth transition into the role of group CEO, and will remain a key member of the Group Executive Committee.”
