Paul Droop

Group Pensions Chief Investment Officer at Bank of Ireland

Paul Droop is the Group Pensions Chief Investment Officer at the Bank of Ireland, a position he has held since June 2011. In this role, he oversees the management of pension scheme assets totaling approximately €10 billion, focusing on a diverse range of investment strategies and asset classes.1 2

Professional Background

Before joining the Bank of Ireland, Droop accumulated extensive experience in the financial sector:

Senior Investment Consultant at Willis Towers Watson (2003 - 2011)
Group Economist at Intercontinental Hotels Group (1997 - 2003)
Economist roles at Ernst & Young Item Club and Natwest during the late 1980s and 1990s.1 2

Education

Droop holds a Master's degree in Finance from Birkbeck, University of London and studied Actuarial Science at Macquarie University, which complements his expertise in investment management and financial services.1 2

Skills and Expertise

His professional skills include:

Portfolio Management
Asset Management
Risk Management
Investments in various asset classes including equities, fixed income, and alternative investments.1 2

Droop is recognized for his significant contributions to pension fund management and investment strategy development within the banking industry.