8th Mar 2019 08:40
LONDON (Alliance News) - Colin Hunt has now taken up his role as new chief executive at AIB Group PLC, the company said Friday, after the Irish government gave its approval.
Hunt is succeeding Bernard Byrne at the head of the bank, who will be leaving the firm on April 26.
Chair Richard Pym said: "The board are delighted to appoint Colin as the new CEO of AIB. This appointment from within our senior team is testament to the calibre of people we have in AIB.
"I want to thank Bernard for his leadership and commend his many achievements during his time with the bank. I look to the future with confidence and optimism that under Colin's leadership AIB will continue to grow and prosper in the years to come."
Shares were down 1.3% on Friday morning in London at EUR3.83 each.
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