European Parliament Confirms EIOPA Chairperson

Frankfurt, 03 February, 2011 – Gabriel Bernardino will be the first
Chairman
of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA). Mr.
Bernardino 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 today after a public hearing
held on 1 February, 2011. Mr. Bernardino is expected to assume his
responsibilities on 1 March, 2011.
To read the press release click here: press release (Link:
https://eiopa.europa.eu/fileadmin/tx_dam/files/pressreleases/Chairperson-Nomination.pdf
) or go to our press room (Link:
https://eiopa.europa.eu/press-room/press-releases/index.html ).

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