Nama Scandal: Former banker’s low profile shattered by NAMA job

As a former banker with double-figures boardroom and advisory posts on his CV, Frank Cushnahan has a reputation as one of the best-connected businessmen in Northern Ireland.

Awarded the CBE for services to the region’s economy in 2001, the Belfast man’s reach has extended into the public and private sectors and also to the top of government.

Despite his experience and connections, the independent financial-and-management consultant had a low public profile until this month.