Hazel Aherne

Hazel Aherne currently serves as the Security Operations Lead at Bank of Ireland since March 2023. Previously, Hazel held various roles at AIB from November 2014 to March 2023, including Information Security Analyst, where responsibilities involved advising on cybersecurity decisions, and Communications & Engagement Lead for Technology, responsible for implementing communication strategies for corporate initiatives. Additional roles included Demand Analyst and Project Management Officer for the Card Issuing Programme. Prior experience includes serving as a Tender Coordinator at Bid Management Services and Delivery Coordinator for the Go-2-Tender Programme, along with a role as QA/QC Supervisor at Cuisine de France. Hazel holds multiple academic qualifications, including a Diploma in Cybersecurity, an MSc in Management, and a BSc in Food Science, alongside professional certifications in project management and proposal management.