Leadership appointments at Central Bank

Central Bank of Ireland has appointed Gavin Curran as Director of Capital Markets and Funds and Max Patanella as Chief Information Officer.

Director – Capital Markets and Funds

Gavin joined the Central Bank in September 2022 and has been Head of Funds Supervision Division since January 2025. Gavin has over 20 years’ experience in capital markets and funds, having held senior roles in both industry and regulatory environments.

Chief Information Officer

Max joins the Central Bank from Virgin Media O2, where he was the CIO for Consumer and Wholesale, leading a complex technology estate spanning multiple platforms, suppliers and regulatory obligations. He brings more than 30 years’ experience in leading complex IT and digital change in large-scale, highly regulated environments. 

Announcing the appointments, Governor Gabriel Makhlouf said: “I am delighted to announce the appointment of two senior leaders today – Gavin Curran as Director of Capital Markets and Funds and Max Patanella as Chief Information Officer.

“Ireland is a global hub for capital markets and funds, and effective supervision of the sector is a key element of our mandate as a regulator. Gavin brings a wealth of experience to this role, where he will lead our capital markets and funds teams in delivering the Bank’s four safeguarding outcomes: protection of consumer and investor interests, safety and soundness of firms, integrity of the system and financial stability.

“As Chief Information Officer at the Central Bank Max will oversee the security and resilience of our IT systems, which are critical to our work.  He will also drive our technology strategy to ensure our evolving needs are met and that we continue to drive innovation and adaptation in-house.

“I look forward to working with Gavin and Max in continuing to deliver on our constant and predominant aim, the welfare of the people as a whole.”

ENDS

Further Information

media@centralbank.ie