Akshaya Bhargava

Akshaya Bhargava is the chairman of Bank of Ireland, having taken on the role less than five months prior to the bank's recent annual general meeting. He has been in the news for addressing concerns from shareholders regarding the bank's defined benefit pension scheme, which has faced criticism from former employees regarding capped pension increases and the lack of adjustments despite promises for review. Under his leadership, the bank is committed to maintaining the stability of its pension plan while navigating its long-term obligations to retirees.