Top job for former hurler

Bank of Ireland has appointed Eamonn Corcoran as Director for Area South, overseeing 53 branches and outlets across Munster and South East Leinster (Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford), encompassing over 550 colleagues.

The former Tipperary All Ireland winner has 25 years’ experience in financial services, and first joined Bank of Ireland in 2000. Since joining Bank of Ireland, he has held a number of senior roles including Head of Wealth Direct & Digital, Head of County for Clare and Tipperary, and most recently Head of County Cork.

Bank of Ireland has 169 branches across the Republic of Ireland and 13 in Northern Ireland. The Bank recently announced an investment of more than €60 million in branch improvements, including its largest single investment in ATMs in the last decade.

Commenting on the appointment, Alan Durcan, Director, Distribution Channels, Bank of Ireland Retail Ireland, said: “Eamonn brings a wealth of experience across a variety of positions in Bank of Ireland to his new role, ensuring that our branch network across Area South continues to provide our customers with best-in-class services. He knows exactly what it takes to ensure the smooth and efficient running of a branch network, making him the perfect candidate to take up his new role.”