Myles O’Grady

Myles O'Grady is a senior banking leader with deep experience in strategy, restructuring, M&A and transformation. Over a career of more than 30 years, he has worked nationally and internationally including in senior roles across retail, business and investment banking. Myles took up the position of Chief Executive of the Bank of Ireland Group on 17 November 2022.

As Group CFO of Bank of Ireland, he helped drive key acquisitions including Davy and KBC portfolios. He was awarded Privatisation of the year and UK and Ireland deal of the year by GlobalCapital in 2017 for his role in major transactions. He is a Fellow of ACCA and an INSEAD-Certified Director of the Institute of Directors Ireland.

Career history

• Group Chief Executive, Bank of Ireland Group (November 2022–present)
• Chief Financial Officer, Musgrave Group (March–October 2022)
• Group Chief Financial Officer, Bank of Ireland (January 2020–March 2022)
• Chief Financial Officer, DRes Properties housebuilder (2018–2019)
• Director of Finance & Investor Relations, Allied Irish Bank (2006–2018)
• Head of Finance, Bord Gáis Energy (2002–2006)
• Finance role in Global Equities, Citibank UK (1999–2002)
• Finance role, Dresdner Kleinwort Benson London (1995–1999)
• Accountant, AIB Financial Control Unit (1990–1995)

What Myles O'Grady could bring to his role as Group Chief Executive at Bank of Ireland: With deep expertise in M&A, restructuring, and transformation honed across decades at leading global financial institutions, O'Grady is well-positioned to navigate complex market challenges and execute strategic acquisitions. His proven track record in guiding major institutional transitions—including AIB's 2017 IPO and subsequent major acquisitions at Bank of Ireland—demonstrates his capability to drive sustainable growth and stakeholder value across a large banking group operating in competitive European markets.