Comparison and switching website, bonkers.ie, has announced the appointment of Niall O'Grady as its new non-executive chairperson.
Mr O'Grady has been an independent non-executive director on the board of bonkers.ie for the past two years.
The appointment is effective immediately.
The consumer website said Mr O'Grady has a wealth of experience in the banking, finance and insurance sectors having previously held senior roles in Permanent TSB, RSA and 123.ie. He is currently the Chief Executive of Linked Finance.
As non-executive chairperson, Mr O'Grady will work closely with the board of directors and management team to develop and execute the company's strategic objectives.
David Kerr, Group CEO of bonkers.ie welcomed the appointment of Mr O'Grady, who "brings a wealth of experience in consumer and financial services to bonkers.ie and has a proven track record in guiding organisations such as ours through periods of exceptional growth.
"I have no doubt that his insights will continue to prove invaluable to our growing number of over 2.5m customers who use our services every year."
Mr O'Grady said, "Since I joined the board two years ago I have admired the company's steadfast commitment to excellence, its leading and growing market position, and its dedication to delivering a high-quality service for Irish consumers, and of course, its enviable brand position.
"I look forward to collaborating with the board as we pursue new areas of growth and opportunity."
bonkers.ie is Ireland's largest comparison and switching website, helping consumers to compare prices and switch across a range of energy, banking, broadband and insurance providers.
In 2019 the company launched its life insurance broker service and in 2020 it launched its new mortgage broker service. It recently started offering home insurance and car insurance.
