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Deirdre Collier Fca, Mba, Dip Iod

Chief Financial Officer at Clúid Housing

Deirdre Collier FCA, MBA, Dip IOD has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. Deirdre is currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at Clúid Housing since July 2023. Prior to this, they held the position of Non-Executive Director at The Housing Finance Agency from May 2022 to May 2023.

Deirdre's most significant role was at KBC Bank Ireland, where they worked from July 2012 to December 2020 as the Head of CRE & Large Corporates, Corporate Banking. In this role, they led three teams and oversaw portfolios totaling over €1.3 billion across 300 customers.

Before KBC Bank Ireland, Deirdre worked at Ulster Bank. From May 2011 to July 2012, they served as the Senior Manager of the Global Restructuring Group, responsible for managing a team and devising strategies for non-performing corporate and commercial property businesses. Prior to this, from July 2007 to May 2011, they were the Senior Manager of Corporate Banking at Ulster Bank, specializing in leverage finance and property finance.

Deirdre's earlier experiences include working at Anglo Irish Bank as a member of the Structured Finance Group, responsible for negotiating and executing leveraged finance deals from March 2006 to June 2007. Deirdre also worked at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation as a Business Development Manager from March 1994 to October 2004, where they focused on developing international lending, structured finance, and asset administration services throughout Europe.

Deirdre's career started at Ernst & Young, where they worked as a Supervisor specializing in Banking & Financial Services. Deirdre qualified as a Chartered Accountant and spent a year in the London City office.

Overall, Deirdre Collier FCA, MBA, Dip IOD has extensive experience in finance and banking, with a focus on corporate banking, restructuring, leverage finance, and property finance.

Deirdre Collier FCA, MBA, Dip IOD has a comprehensive education history. Deirdre obtained a Diploma in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors (IoD) in 2021. In the same year, they also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Responsible & Sustainable Finance from the Institute of Bankers, focusing on Sustainability Studies.

In 2020-2021, Deirdre pursued further education in the field of Company Direction, earning a Certificate from the Institute of Directors (IoD). Deirdre'seducational journey also includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from University College Dublin, which they obtained between 1995 and 1997. Deirdre'sMBA specialization was in the field of Business.

Deirdre holds the qualification of FCA (Fellow Chartered Accountant) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland. Additionally, they obtained a QFA (Qualified Financial Advisor) certification from the Institute of Bankers Ireland, although the specific date of achievement is unavailable.

Deirdre's education journey is backed by a solid foundation from Pobal Scoil Iosa, Malahide, although no specific degree or field of study was mentioned.

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  • Chief Financial Officer

    July, 2023 - present