Keith Kiernan
Group Chief Information Officer @ Bank of Ireland | Strategic Alliances, Change Management, Digital Transformation.
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With 30 years of experience in the IT and financial services industry, Keith is a senior executive who leads the digital transformation strategy, engineering, service delivery and technology operations functions at Bank of Ireland; one of the largest financial institutions in Ireland. As the Group Chief Information Officer, Keith is responsible for delivering innovative and customer-centric digital solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and resilience, and driving business growth and performance. He has a proven track record of leading successful business transformation programs, outsourcing initiatives, and strategic alliances, leveraging his skills in change management and strategic sourcing. He is also Chairman at Aware, a national organization that provides support, education, and information for people affected by depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Career Timeline
- AwareCurrentJun 2019–Present· 7 yrs 4 mos
- ChairmanCurrentSep 2024–Present
- Non-Executive DirectorJun 2019–Sep 2024
- Bank of IrelandCurrentFeb 2019–Present· 7 yrs 8 mos
- Chief Information Officer, IT GroupCurrentFeb 2019–Present
- 2015–2017· 2 yrs
- Managing Director, Information Technology2016–2017
- Non Executive Chairman2015–2016
- Sep 2014–Feb 2019· 4 yrs 5 mos
- Chief Operating Officer, TechnologySep 2014–Feb 2019
- Mar 2008–Aug 2014· 6 yrs 5 mos
- Head of TransformationDec 2011–Aug 2014
- Head of Network Sharing, Outsourcing & Strategic PartneringMar 2008–Apr 2012
- Feb 2005–Mar 2008· 3 yrs 1 mo
- Head, IT OperationsFeb 2005–Mar 2008
- Feb 2001–Feb 2005· 4 yrs
- Head of Data Centre OperationsFeb 2001–Feb 2005
- Mar 1998–2001· 2 yrs 10 mos
- Senior IT Consultant & Transition ManagerMar 1998–2001
Education
Master of Science (MSc)
Environmental Engineering Technology
Trinity College DublinBAI, BA
Engineering
Trinity College Dublin