A&L appoints Gillespie as chairman

Gillespie is currently chairman of Ulster Bank Group, a role he has held since 2001, and will take up his new role on 8 September. Current acting chairman Roy Brown will become deputy chairman and senior independent director. He took up the role following the death of Sir Derek Higgs in April. Commenting on the appointment, Brown says: “After a thorough search of a wide range of potential candidates, Alan was the outstanding choice. He is well connected in banking circles, understands UK retail and corporate banking and brings the experience, skill and energy needed to chair Alliance & Le...