Irish bank Permanent TSB Group Holdings plc has announced the appointment of Julie O’Neill as chair of the board, taking effect from 31 March this year. She joins the board as an independent non-executive director with immediate effect.
O’Neill has senior government experience, having been secretary general of both the Department of Transport in Ireland and the Department of Marine and Natural Resources.
Her non-executive roles include chairing the Convention Centre Dublin and being a NED at XL Insurance Company SE, AXA Life Europe and Ryanair Group. O’Neill previously served a six-year term on the Permanent TSB Group Holdings plc Board (2014 to 2020) as an independent non-executive director.
Eamonn Crowley, Permanent TSB’s chief executive, said: “I would like to congratulate Julie on her appointment and look forward to working with her in the months and years ahead. Julie’s extensive business experience and in-depth knowledge of the bank and wider industry will be invaluable as we further transform and grow the bank.”