(Alliance News) - Bank of Ireland Group PLC said after the market close Tuesday Chief Financial Officer Andrew Keating will leave the lender by the end of 2019 after taking up a "senior finance role" at an unnamed firm.
The search for the replacement for Keating - who has been CFO since 2012 - will begin shortly. Keating will remain at the firm over the coming months, however.
"Over the past seven years Andrew has demonstrated a strong track record of successful financial leadership," Bank of Ireland Chief Executive Officer Francesca McDonagh said. "He has built a market leading finance function within the group and has shown exceptional commitment in his role as CFO. I wish to acknowledge Andrew's strong support to me in my role as group CEO and wish him every success in the next phase of his career."
Shares in Bank of Ireland closed 2.8% higher at EUR4.56 in London on Tuesday.
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