KBC Bank Ireland announces appointment of two Non-Executive Directors to Board
02 May 2010
KBC Bank Ireland announces appointment of two Non-Executive Directors to Board
Dublin, IRELAND - May 2010: KBC Bank Ireland has announced two new board appointments. Robert Power, formerly a Director of Cornmarket Group Financial Services in Dublin, and Piet Vandendriessche, Senior General Manager of International Credits, KBC group, in Brussels, have been appointed as non-executive directors of the bank.
A graduate of Trinity College and the London School of Economics, Mr. Power held a number of key senior positions, over a career spanning almost three decades at Cornmarket Group Financial Services, before retiring in 2009.
Mr. Vandendriessche, who holds law degrees from both the University of Ghent and the University of Brussels, has more than 30 years of experience at KBC group. During this time he has held senior positions with the bank in Europe and the United States. Since 1995, he has been based at KBC group’s head office in Brussels.
John Reynolds, Chief Executive of KBC Bank Ireland said: “I am delighted to welcome both Robert and Piet on to the board. Their experience in both the Irish and overseas markets will provide unique insights as we continue to assist our customers through what we expect to be another tough year. They will also provide valuable counsel, as we seek organic business growth opportunities in the emerging financial services landscape in Ireland”.
About KBC Bank Ireland:
KBC Bank Ireland plc is a wholly owned subsidiary of KBC group NV, an integrated financial services group active in the fields of banking, insurance and wealth management. KBC Bank Ireland has a strong presence in Ireland where it has been operating for over 30 years providing lending and investment services to business and personal customers. Headquartered in Dublin, KBC Bank Ireland has offices in Belfast, Cork, Galway and Limerick. Further information is available at: www.kbc.ie
For further information contact:
Anne Marie Collins, Marketing Manager
KBC Bank Ireland
T: (01) 664 6244
Laurie Mannix/Charles Hogan
MKC Communications
T: (01) 703 8609
