Francesca McDonagh: five things to know

Bank of Ireland yesterday named 42-year-old Francesca McDonagh as its new chief executive, succeedingRichie Boucher who will step down in the autumn. She will be the first female chief executive of one of the big Irish banks and only the second outsider to head Bank of Ireland. Here are five things to know about her:

- McDonagh joins Bank of Ireland from HSBC where she has enjoyed a 20-year career in a number ...