Michele was appointed to the role of Chair in Clinch Wealth Management in January 2025. An integral part of Clinch since 2015, Michele has served as Director of Operations since 2016 – a role she continues to hold alongside her position as Chair. With over 40 years’ experience in financial services, Michele has a deep knowledge of the financial services sector and a proven track record in governance and operational excellence.

Before joining Clinch, Michele spent 29 years at Bank of Ireland, where she held various roles in Private Banking. Her expertise in client management was honed through positions such as Portfolio Manager, Portfolio Team Leader, and Manager of the Client Services Team. Michele ultimately became Head of Client Support, a position she held until her departure in 2014. Michele is a Qualified Financial Advisor (QFA) and holds the Joint Financial Services Diploma from the Institute of Banking, The Insurance Institute of Ireland, and LIA. Additionally, she is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

Michele is a Board Member of ANU Productions, a multidisciplinary Irish production company that presents award winning theatre, visual art and socially engaged artworks.