Helen Nolan is Secretary to the board of Bank of Ireland Group since 2009. She has senior executive experience as Head of Internal Audit and Head of Finance in banking and insurance roles. Helen is responsible for all aspects of board and corporate governance, has senior executive experience in successful banking and life assurance businesses and has led the development and implementation of the investment strategy for the Bank’s main DB Pension Fund. Helen has extensive audit and accounting experience, and has Chaired the Audit Committee of the Department of Agriculture for six years.