Bank of Ireland announces appointment of Governor-Designate

Bank of Ireland is pleased to announce today the appointment of Richard Burrows as Governor-Designate. He will take up the position of Governor at the end of the Annual General Court meeting in July 2005 in succession to Laurence Crowley whose term expires at that stage.

A member of the Court since 2000, Richard Burrows has been Deputy Governor since October 2002 and Senior Independent Director since February 2003.

A chartered accountant by profession, Richard Burrows (58) is joint Managing Director of Pernod Ricard S.A. and Chairman of Irish Distillers Group Limited. He is a former President of IBEC, the Irish Business and Employers Confederation.

Speaking at the announcement the Governor, Laurence Crowley said: "I am very pleased that Richard Burrows will succeed me as Governor. He has made a significant contribution to the deliberations of the Court since joining in 2000 and I am confident that he will provide excellent leadership to the Court as Governor."

14 December 2004

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