Hibernian announces appointment of new Chairman to its Board of Directors

Thursday 24 July

The Board of Hibernian Group has today announced the appointment of David Simpson as its new Chairman with immediate effect.

David succeeds Dónal Byrne, whose term of office as Chairman has now come to a conclusion following ten years of valued service to the Group. Dónal continues as Chairman of Norwich Union International.

David was a founding partner of Simpson Xavier in Ireland in 1982 and went on to become the managing partner of BDO Simpson Xavier. A former President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland, David has been Senior Independent Director on the Board of the Hibernian Group since October 2007.

Commenting on David’s appointment, Stuart Purdy, Hibernian Group Chief Executive said:

“I am delighted that David has agreed to take on the role of Chairman of Hibernian and under his leadership we look forward to his insight and financial skills bringing a considerable amount of benefit to us. His wealth of business experience will be a strong asset to Hibernian as the Company meets future challenges”.

On behalf of the Board, Stuart Purdy thanked Dónal Byrne for his significant contribution both as Chairman and as Board member over the last ten years.

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Hibernian is one of Ireland’s largest and most successful financial organisations with activities spanning general insurance, risk management, pensions, health insurance, life assurance, and personal financial services. The Group occupies the number one position in the General Insurance market and a top three position in Life & Pensions and Health Insurance.

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