John O’Dwyer

Date of Appointment: 31 August 2021

Nationality:Irish

Committee Membership: Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee

Skills and experience:

John O’Dwyer was CEO of VHI for nine years prior to joining the Board of FBD.

He has spent all of his career in insurance including the international Dutch insurance group Achmea, where he was the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director with responsibility for the life, general and health businesses in Interamerican, the second biggest insurer in Greece.

Mr. O’Dwyer has an extensive track record in financial services and in particular, the health insurance sector which included roles such as Managing Director of Friends First Life Assurance, Director of Operations at Bupa Ireland and Assistant Chief Executive with responsibility for Claims in VHI.

Mr. O’Dwyer is Chair of Google Payments Ireland Ltd. Mr. O’Dwyer holds a B.A in Management and is a Chartered Director with the Institute of Chartered Directors.