Bank of Ireland Appoints Hans van der Noordaa as New Independent Non-Executive Director
The Bank of Ireland has made a significant appointment, naming Hans van der Noordaa as its new independent non-executive director. This decision is effective immediately and comes as part of a strategic move to enhance the board’s expertise.
Profile of Hans van der Noordaa
With over 40 years in the financial services sector, van der Noordaa’s experience encompasses various domains, including:
- Retail and Commercial Banking
- Information Technology
- Payments
- Insurance
- Pensions
His career includes leading transformational changes and gaining substantial international exposure, particularly in continental Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
Notable Career Achievements
Throughout his career, van der Noordaa has held numerous senior executive positions:
- Executive Board Member at ING Group
- Executive Board Member at ING Bank
- CEO of Delta Lloyd Group plc
In addition to these roles, he served on both management and supervisory boards, and acted as a senior advisor to the Authority for the Financial Markets in the Netherlands.
Current Positions
Van der Noordaa maintains several non-executive roles today:
- Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Deloitte Netherlands
- Chairman of War Child
- Chairman of Johan Cruijff Arena
- Independent Non-Executive Member of Deloitte’s North South Europe Board
Statements and Succession Planning
Bank of Ireland Chairman, Akshaya Bhargava, expressed enthusiasm regarding van der Noordaa’s appointment. He highlighted van der Noordaa’s extensive banking, insurance, and technology expertise, which will benefit the board’s discussions substantially.
In related news, Richard Goulding will extend his tenure as an independent non-executive director until the end of March 2026. This brief extension aims to facilitate successful succession planning and meet regulatory requirements.
