Bank of Ireland Group plc

Directorate Change

Bank of Ireland today announces that Mr. Myles O'Grady has informed the Board of Bank of Ireland Group plc of his intention to step down as Group Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") and Executive Director of Bank of Ireland Group plc and the Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland (together "Bank of Ireland"). He is taking up a senior finance role in an organisation outside the financial services sector.

Myles is expected to leave Bank of Ireland in March 2022 and a process to appoint his successor will now commence. In the meantime, Myles will remain in role for the coming months.

Myles joined Bank of Ireland in June 2019 as Finance Director Ireland and was appointed CFO in October 2019 and a member of the Board in January 2020.

Bank of Ireland's Group Chief Executive, Francesca McDonagh, said "Since joining Bank of Ireland, Myles has provided exceptional financial leadership to the Group. He has helped steer the Bank through the COVID-19 pandemic, overseeing a return to profitability in the first half of 2021. I want to personally thank Myles for his unwavering support and wish him the very best for his future.

"Myles' decision to leave the Irish banking sector highlights the challenge that remuneration restrictions represent for Irish banks in attracting and retaining talent. The lack of a level playing field means Bank of Ireland is at a competitive disadvantage to other companies, corporates and PLCs who are not restricted in the same way. Any company in a similar position would highlight this as a serious challenge. The normalisation of our operations is now vital to the long-term sustainability of the indigenous banking sector."

Bank of Ireland Chairman, Patrick Kennedy, added "For the last two years, Myles has been an integral part of the Bank of Ireland Board and Group Executive team. His focus on growth and strong cost discipline has enhanced the Group's long-term sustainability. I wish him well for the future."

The announcement is made in accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.11 and contains inside information.

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For further information please contact:

Bank of Ireland

Sarah McLaughlin, Group Secretary                                                         +353 (0)1 250 8900 ext. 48577

Darach O'Leary, Head of Group Investor Relations                                +353 (0)1 250 8900 ext. 44711

Damien Garvey ,
Head of Group External Communications & Public Affairs                  +353 (0)86 8314435

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