Alan Kelly

Background

About Alan Kelly

Finance and Communications specialist with 35 years banking experience, expert in Risk Management, Investor Relations, Media Relations, Public Affairs, Internal Communications and Crisis Management- Senior executive management experience in retail, commercial and corporate banking- Proven ability to disseminate and communicate key messages for a complex group of diverse businesses operating across Ireland, UK, Western Europe, Eastern Europe and North America- 11 years experience meeting investors and analysts from around the world, typically conducting c.300 meetings annually, regularly visiting all main investment centres including those across North America, London, Tokyo and Continental Europe. Skilled presenter at international conferences with attendances of up to 700 people- Senior company spokesperson, in print and broadcast media, covering a range of high profile domestic and international issues/crises- Successfully dismantled and rebuilt an international company's communication capability during a period of intense change and uncertainty, utilising a mix of internal and external resources- Personal perspective and views regularly sought by international investors, analysts and commentators through industry speaker engagements, interview requests and one-on-one engagements with regional industry specialists- Held primary responsibility to brief, provide market feedback and train board directors, management and staff in an international company comprising employees- Expertise in corporate governance, market and stock exchange rules and regulations- Proven record in political, state relationship management/regulatory reporting- Broad general management experience, gained from running diverse businesses, ranging from units with a cross section of 140 people, to small units of specialists in various disicplines.