Jonathan Moulds, president of Europe, the Middle East & Africa (EMEA) at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, said that Peter Keegan has been appointed country executive for Ireland and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Merrill Lynch International Bank Limited (MLIB).
Keegan replaces Mike Ryan, who is leaving the bank to take up an opportunity in the regulatory arena.
“The country executive role is a critical part of the bank’s leadership framework for the region. Keegan will be accountable for driving cross-platform business growth in the country, integrating businesses and product offerings for clients, and ensuring sound corporate governance and risk management practices that meet the needs of all stakeholders, MLIB said.
In the MLIB CEO role, Keegan is responsible for all activities within MLIB, which is headquartered in Ireland, and is the international hub for 12 branches. In both of these roles, he reports to Rob Everett, chief operating officer, EMEA, as well as to the MLIB board for his MLIB CEO role.
Keegan holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University College Galway. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland and a member of the UK Association of Corporate Treasurers.