Susan Russell, chief executive of the Retail Ireland division of Bank of Ireland Group, has been named as the new President of Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI).
BPFI represents the banking, payments and fintech sector in Ireland.
As CEO of the Retail Ireland division of Bank of Ireland Group, Ms Russell she is responsible for over 2.2 million active customers across all segments including mass market, premier, youth and vulnerable customers.
"I am delighted to be appointed as the President of Banking & Payments Federation Ireland. A key priority for me over the next two years will be to focus on ensuring that the importance of the banking sector is well understood in Ireland," Susan Russell said.
"The sector is critical to the achievement of many of Ireland's priorities including economic growth and job creation through business development and expansion. It plays a central role in the lives of consumers across the full range of their financial requirements, while prioritising trust, service, and understanding their needs," she said.
"The sector is core to Ireland's response to some of the most pressing challenges it faces today such as the development of housing, investment in infrastructure, and the response to climate change. All of these - and many more - point to the banking sector being a critically important partner for its customers, and Ireland’s economy, prosperity and progress," she added.
