Niamh de Niese

Niamh de Niese is an accomplished executive currently serving as the Group Chief Digital & Architecture Officer at Bank of Ireland, with a strong background in digital transformation and strategy within the financial services sector. Prior to this role, Niamh held the position of Chief Digital Officer at Santander UK, where responsibilities included defining and executing the UK’s Digital Business Strategy. Niamh's experience includes senior leadership roles at Barclays UK, overseeing digital channels and transformation initiatives, and at BNY Mellon, leading the EMEA Innovation Labs. Niamh has also played pivotal roles at Visa, contributing to significant technological innovations and project management efforts. Academic credentials include an Executive MD from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a Bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems from University College Cork.