Senior leadership appointment at the Central Bank

• Colm Kincaid appointed Deputy Governor, Consumer & Investor Protection
• Appointment followed an extensive external competition

Central Bank of Ireland is pleased to announce the appointment of Colm Kincaid as Deputy Governor, Consumer & Investor Protection, effective 1 August.

As Deputy Governor, Consumer & Investor Protection, Colm will be a member of the Executive Leadership Team, which has overall responsibility for delivery of the Bank’s strategy and its transformation agenda.

Colm will be responsible for leading the strategic development and execution of consumer and investor protection policies which are at the heart of the Central Bank’s work. This includes engaging with stakeholders and representing the Central Bank on domestic and international forums.

With over 15 years of senior public service experience, Colm has held several leadership roles across the Central Bank, namely Director of Enforcement, Director of Consumer Protection and Director of Securities and Markets Supervision. He holds a first class honours Law degree from Trinity College and a Diploma in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors.

Announcing the appointment, Governor Gabriel Makhlouf said:

“I am delighted to announce that Colm Kincaid has been appointed to the role of Deputy Governor – Consumer & Investor Protection. He will assume his new role on 1 August.

Colm brings over two decades of experience in consumer-focused financial regulation, legal expertise and strategic leadership to the role. 

Colm’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of consumer welfare and market integrity has been a hallmark of his work at Central Bank of Ireland. He will continue the Central Bank’s focus on this crucial element of our mandate."