Garvan N O'neill
About Garvan N O'neill
Garvan N O'Neill serves as the Director of Group Finance at Legal & General, where he has implemented enhanced financial controls and improved capital management coordination since 2016. He possesses extensive experience in advising financial institutions on various strategic and regulatory matters.
Work at Legal & General
Garvan N O'Neill serves as the Director of Group Finance at Legal & General since 2016. In this role, he has introduced greater transparency to financial controls and improved coordination of capital management and treasury activities. He focuses on increasing operational effectiveness and expanding the activities of finance-related teams within the organization. O'Neill is responsible for enhancing the value delivered by Group Finance, Group Treasury, Group Tax, and Group Shared Services Finance teams, contributing to the overall financial strategy of the company.
Education and Expertise
Garvan N O'Neill studied at University College Dublin, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from 1984 to 1987. He furthered his education by obtaining a Diploma in Professional Accounting from 1987 to 1988. His academic background in Accounting and Finance provides a solid foundation for his professional expertise in financial management, governance, and regulatory matters.
Background
Before joining Legal & General, Garvan N O'Neill had a significant career at PwC Ireland. He worked there as a Partner, leading various practices including the Pensions Assurance Practice from 2003 to 2012 and the Financial Services Regulatory Advisory from 2010 to 2015. He also served as the Insurance Leader during his tenure. His extensive experience at PwC involved advising on a range of financial services, enhancing his skills in strategy, governance, and compliance.
Achievements
Garvan N O'Neill has a comprehensive international track record in advising on mergers and acquisitions, finance, treasury, tax, risk management, compliance, and organizational change. His advisory work spans various sectors, including life assurance, non-life insurance, reinsurance, investment intermediaries, brokers, and banking operations. This breadth of experience has positioned him as a knowledgeable leader in financial strategy and operational effectiveness.