AIB names Byrne as financial chief

AIB has named current ESB financial director, Bernard Byrne as its new chief financial officer as part of its ongoing management restructuring process.

Mr Byrne, who has been in his second spell at the ESB since 2004, is scheduled to take up his new position with AIB in May. He has previously held financial positions with the likes of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and Dublin-headquartered industrial holding company IWP International.

His appointment follows on from five internal re-positionings at AIB, announced last week. The external appointment of a new chief risk officer is also expected in the near future.