Personal Profile

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Prior to joining M&G in 2010, Michael held a number of senior roles in Standard Life including CEO of Standard Life’s domestic Irish business, Managing Director of Standard Life International and Marketing Director of Standard Life UK. 
Michael’s time in PIA has seen the business triple in size and in 2019 M&G plc transferred its European insurance businesses into PIA as part of Brexit preparation. In addition to managing PIA Michael is involved in R&D across M&G including opening up access to the M&G Participating Fund to insurers in Europe and Aisa.
Michael has once again been named President of Insurance Ireland, returning to the role 20 years after his first term. He is the first person to hold the position on two occasions.
Michael is a fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries in the UK and the Society of Actuaries in Ireland and holds an MBA from INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France.