Bank of Ireland appoints Colette Shirley as Director of Sustainability for its Corporate & Markets Division

27 April 2023: Bank of Ireland has appointed Colette Shirley to the role of Director of Sustainability for its Corporate & Markets Division. In her new role Colette will have a leading role in Bank of Ireland’s drive to help its corporate and business customers make the transition to a low carbon economy. Further developing our customer propositions and supporting our customers to develop their sustainability plans is a key focus for the wider Corporate & Markets Division with Colette’s appointment key to achieving this ambition.

Colette is a highly experienced banker with over 21 years’ experience in our Irish and UK corporate banking operations. In the UK, she worked with a range of sectors with a particular focus on Telecoms, Media, and Technology (TMT) and Industrials. In early 2020, Colette relocated to Ireland as Head of Healthcare & Financial Services within our corporate banking division.

Nikki Canavan, Senior Director Corporate Banking and Head of Sustainability for the Division, said: “We are absolutely committed to working with our customers, colleagues and communities on their transition to a resilient, net zero economy by 2050. Colette has a wealth of experience across a broad range of sectors, which makes her ideally-placed to help our corporate customers understand ESG risks and opportunities and to consider long-term sustainability strategies.”

Commenting on her appointment, Colette Shirley said: “At Bank of Ireland our focus is on offering customers highly practical and useful solutions and supports for some of the most critical challenges facing them today. I’m really excited to take on this strategically important role and I look forward to supporting our Corporate & Markets customers on their sustainability journey.”