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Alan Ralph appointed to Board of Davy

8th February 2023

Davy is pleased to announce the appointment of Alan Ralph as non-executive director and Chair of its Board Audit Committee (“BAC”). Rónán Murphy steps down as BAC Chair following a BAC meeting held today and shall remain on the Board as a non-executive director for a couple of months to ensure an orderly transition.

Alan Ralph is an experienced board member who currently serves on the boards of DCC plc and Origin Enterprises plc. He is also a former executive director and Chief Financial Officer of UDG Healthcare plc and is a chartered accountant.

Mr Vincent Crowley, Chair of the Board said

“I am delighted to welcome Alan to the Board and look forward to working alongside him, our fellow Board members and Davy management. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Rónán for his continued support and service to Davy and wish him well in the future.”

The Davy board comprises: Vincent Crowley (Chair), Bernard Byrne (CEO), Eileen Fitzpatrick, Richard Goulding, Michele Greene, Ian McLaughlin, Rónán Murphy and Alan Ralph. Rónán Murphy shall step down in a couple of months.

Additionally, as detailed in a press release issued by Bank of Ireland Group plc on 26 January 2023, Ian McLaughlin will step down from his Bank of Ireland (UK) plc position later in the year. Ian will step down from the Davy Board at the same time.

Mr Crowley said

“I thank Ian for his contribution to the Board and wish him well in his next role.”