The Central Bank of Ireland announced the appointment of Karen O’Leary as its new Director of Enforcement, effective 1 January 2026. O’Leary most recently served as Director of Currency, Workplace & Regulatory Services and previously led the Bank’s Payments & Securities Settlements Division and Organisation Development Division. She replaces Colm Kincaid, who has been appointed Deputy Governor, Consumer & Investor Protection. The Bank linked the appointment to the continued delivery of its enforcement strategy, which aims to promote principled and ethical behaviour in regulated entities and to take action where entities and individuals fall short of expected standards.
Central Bank of Ireland 2025-11-28
Central Bank of Ireland appoints Karen O’Leary as Director of Enforcement from 1 January 2026
The Central Bank of Ireland appointed Karen O’Leary as Director of Enforcement, effective 1 January 2026, succeeding Colm Kincaid, now Deputy Governor, Consumer & Investor Protection. O’Leary's appointment supports the Bank's enforcement strategy to uphold principled and ethical conduct in regulated entities.