Bank of Ireland Group plc announced two Group Executive Committee appointments, along with the creation of a new role to enhance strategic delivery. Ciaran Coyle will join as Group Chief Operating Officer, leading the Group's technology, digital, data, payments, and change delivery. Ciaran joins from Ulster Bank/NatWest Group where he most recently held the position of Managing Director, Retail Banking and previously as Chief Operating Officer.

Ciaran's business, strategic and operational experience will be key in the execution of the Group's strategy. As part of the Group's execution of its successful UK strategy, Gail Goldie will join as UK Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Bank of Ireland (UK) plc. Gail will lead the delivery of the next phase of the UK strategy, and joins Bank of Ireland from Tesco Bank where she served as Chief Banking Officer.

Gail previously held leadership positions in Barclays (UK), Santander (UK), and American Express. Dave Sutherland, who has served as Interim UK Chief Executive Officer since July 2023, will take up a new role as Group Director of Business Efficiency. In this position, Dave will lead the management of a range of third-party supplier relationships to maximise efficiency, value for money, and delivery for customers.

Gail Goldie and Ciaran Coyle will join the Group Executive Committee in January 2024. Dave Sutherland will work closely with Gail to support a smooth handover and will then take up his new role, reporting to the Group Chief Operating Officer.