Mr Kincaid, a qualified solicitor who practised with firms in London and Dublin prior to joining the Central Bank in 2004, will take up the senior leadership post from 1 August 2025.

The appointment makes him a member of the executive leadership team, which has overall responsibility for delivery of the Central Bank’s strategy and its transformation agenda.

Mr Kincaid will be responsible for leading the strategic development and execution of consumer and investor protection policies, including engaging with stakeholders and representing the Central Bank in domestic and international forums.

With over 15 years of senior public service experience, Mr Kincaid has held several leadership roles across the Central Bank, namely director of enforcement, director of consumer protection, and director of securities and markets supervision.

He holds a first class honours law degree from Trinity College Dublin and a diploma in company direction from the Institute of Directors.

Governor Gabriel Makhlouf said: “I am delighted to announce that Colm Kincaid has been appointed to the role of deputy governor, consumer and investor protection. He will assume his new role on 1 August.

“Colm brings over two decades of experience in consumer-focused financial regulation, legal expertise and strategic leadership to the role.

“Colm’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of consumer welfare and market integrity has been a hallmark of his work at the Central Bank of Ireland. He will continue the bank’s focus on this crucial element of our mandate.”