Keith Kiernan

Keith Kiernan

Group Chief Information Officer @ Bank of Ireland | Strategic Alliances, Change Management, Digital Transformation.

Aware•Ireland

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Experience28+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

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

Professional employment history
  • AwareCurrent
    Jun 2019–Present· 7 yrs 4 mos
    • ChairmanCurrent
      Sep 2024–Present
    • Non-Executive Director
      Jun 2019–Sep 2024
  • Feb 2019–Present· 7 yrs 8 mos
    • Chief Information Officer, IT GroupCurrent
      Feb 2019–Present
  • 2015–2017· 2 yrs
    • Managing Director, Information Technology
      2016–2017
    • Non Executive Chairman
      2015–2016
  • Sep 2014–Feb 2019· 4 yrs 5 mos
    • Chief Operating Officer, Technology
      Sep 2014–Feb 2019
  • Mar 2008–Aug 2014· 6 yrs 5 mos
    • Head of Transformation
      Dec 2011–Aug 2014
    • Head of Network Sharing, Outsourcing & Strategic Partnering
      Mar 2008–Apr 2012
  • Feb 2005–Mar 2008· 3 yrs 1 mo
    • Head, IT Operations
      Feb 2005–Mar 2008
  • Feb 2001–Feb 2005· 4 yrs
    • Head of Data Centre Operations
      Feb 2001–Feb 2005
  • Mar 1998–2001· 2 yrs 10 mos
    • Senior IT Consultant & Transition Manager
      Mar 1998–2001

Education

Master of Science (MSc)

Environmental Engineering Technology

Trinity College Dublin

BAI, BA

Engineering

Trinity College Dublin

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Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Change ManagementIT Service ManagementGovernanceInformation TechnologyStrategic SourcingDigital StrategyTelecommunicationsBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness AnalysisProgram ManagementNegotiationConsultingBusiness TransformationStrategyOutsourcingBusiness StrategyStrategic AlliancesITILData CenterIT Strategy