EIOPA Chair Gabriel Bernardino extended for second 5-year term

1 October 2015 — Daniela GHETU
gabriel_bernardino5The Board of Supervisors of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has agreed to extend the term of office of EIOPA's Chairman, Gabriel Bernardino, for another five years from 2016 to 2021.This decision is based on the evaluation of Mr Bernardino's work and the results achieved over the past five year term as well as on EIOPA's duties and requirements for the upcoming years.

Mr. Bernardino is the first Chairperson of EIOPA. He was elected by the Board of Supervisors of EIOPA on 10 January, 2011. His nomination followed a pre-selection of the European Commission and was confirmed by the European Parliament after a public hearing held on 1 February, 2011. Mr. Bernardino assumed his responsibilities on 1 March, 2011.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Bernardino was the Director General of the Directorate for Development and Institutional Relations at the Instituto de Seguros de Portugal (ISP). He has served in several positions of increasing responsibility since he joined the ISP in 1989 and represented EIOPA's preceding organisation, CEIOPS, as Chairman between October 2009 and December 2010. 

The extension of Gabriel Bernardino's term of office is subject to confirmation by the European Parliament.

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