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Ex-solicitor to be Central Bank deputy governor

The Central Bank has appointed Colm Kincaid as Deputy Governor (Consumer & Investor Protection).

Kincaid joined the Central Bank in 2004, having previously practised as a solicitor in London and Dublin.

From 1 August, Kincaid will join the executive leadership team, which has overall responsibility for delivery of the bank’s strategy and its transformation agenda.

Investor protection

He will lead the strategic development and execution of consumer and investor protection policies.

Kincaid held several leadership roles across the Central Bank and has a first-class honours law degree from Trinity College and a Diploma in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors.

Governor Gabriel Makhlouf said: “Colm brings over two decades of experience in consumer-focused financial regulation, legal expertise and strategic leadership to the role.”