Financial Services Ireland (FSI)’s Post

We’re delighted to announce Irish Life CEO Declan Bolger has been appointed as the new chair of the Financial Services Ireland Group. Declan has been a member of the FSI board since 2019 and was appointed vice-chair in 2023, working closely with outgoing chair Joe Heneghan. Speaking after his appointment, Declan said: “I am honoured to be appointed as FSI chair. Ireland is now a leading global financial services centre and there are substantial opportunities for the sector to deliver more growth and jobs for the country, building on the more than 103,100 people that already work in financial services across Ireland.  I would like to pay tribute to my predecessor Joe Heneghan who has been instrumental in shaping the policy landscape around fintech and the digital transformation of financial services. We look forward to building on the positive momentum in this area in ways that help to increase innovation in the sector, enhance the skills of our talented workforce and make Ireland a more attractive destination for inward investment from the global financial services industry. I would also like to thank the FSI team who have fostered constructive collaboration in our industry and enabled us advocate effectively for policies that will make Ireland the best place for financial services companies to sustainably grow, delivering positive outcomes for customers and supporting our wider society.” Outgoing chair Joe Heneghan will remain on the FSI board and continue to work with Declan and the rest of the team in support of FSI members.