Permanent TSB Group Holdings plc (PTSBGH) has announced the appointment of Hugh O'Donnell as an Independent Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.

On appointment O’Donnell joins the Board Audit Committee and Board Risk & Compliance Committee.

He will succeed Ronan O'Neill as Chair of the Board Audit Committee on 30 July 2025.

As announced on 28 February 2025, O'Neill will retire from the Board at the end of his nine-year term on 30 July 2025.

O’Donnell is an experienced leader and chartered accountant who spent a large portion of his career in senior finance roles at AIB Group, this included the positions of Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at AIB’s UK division.

Most recently, O’Donnell was Managing Director of Dell Bank International having previously served as its CFO. 

The bank describe O’Donnell as having “extensive knowledge of retail and business banking together with expertise in financial accounting, risk management, governance and oversight”. 

PTSBGH Chairperson Julie O’Neill said: “I am delighted to welcome Hugh to the Board.

“Hugh brings a wealth of banking knowledge and experience to the role as we build towards our ambition to be Ireland’s best personal and business bank.

“I very much look forward to working with Hugh in the months and years ahead.”