Following the conclusion of a competitive selection process, PTSB today announces with immediate effect, the appointment of Barry D’Arcy as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Director.
In his new role, Barry will be responsible for leading PTSB’s Finance function, will remain a member of the Bank’s Executive Committee and will also join the Board.
Since joining PTSB in October 2023 as Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and a member of its Executive Committee, Barry has led the Bank’s Group Risk function with responsibility for the risk, credit, compliance, and regulatory activity of PTSB.
Prior to joining PTSB, Barry was Chief Risk Officer and an Executive Director at KBC Bank (Ireland) where previously he held a number of senior management positions, including Head of Finance and Head of Credit/Asset and Liability Management Risk.
Barry is a Certified Bank Director (Institute of Banking in Ireland) and a qualified accountant whose earlier career includes finance roles in banking, technology, and food multinationals.
The Bank has commenced a selection and recruitment process to replace Barry as Chief Risk Officer.
Speaking today, PTSB CEO, Eamonn Crowley, said:
“Since joining PTSB in 2023, Barry has demonstrated an innovative commercial mindset, leveraging an extensive track record of senior leadership positions in finance, risk and retail banking.
As CFO, Barry will play a key role in the next phase of the Bank’s evolution as we focus on sustainable growth and delivering on our ambition to become Ireland’s best personal and business bank through exceptional customer experiences.”
I congratulate him on his appointment and look forward to working with him as he takes on his new responsibilities.”
Commenting on his appointment today, Mr D’Arcy said:
“I am delighted to take up the role of Chief Financial Officer at PTSB and to join the Bank’s Board as an Executive Director. PTSB has experienced exceptional growth and transformation in recent years, and I am looking forward to working closely with Eamonn and the wider team to continue to drive the Bank forward and deliver for our customers, colleagues, and shareholders.”
