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(Alliance News) - Irish insurer FBD Holdings PLC on Wednesday announced the appointment of Richard Pike as a non-executive director, effective immediately.
Pike is also on the board of permanent TSB Holdings PLC. He has a "strong" background in financial services, FBD said.
Chair Liam Herlihy commented: "I am very pleased to announce this appointment to the board. Pike will bring new skills and additional financial services, risk and technological experience to the board.
"I look forward to his contribution to the board and to the group and this appointment will greatly help us in our continuing strategic efforts. I am delighted to welcome him to our board."
FBD shares were untraded in London on Wednesday, last quoted at 9.10 pence each.