Veronica ‘banks’ long service award

The manager of a Derry bank has been recognised for her long service.

Veronica Kelly (pictured), branch manager of Danske Bank at Altnagelvin in the Waterside area of the city, was presented with her Long Service Award from Danske Bank chief executive, Gerry Mallon, at a special recognition lunch recently.

Veronica has worked at Danske Bank, formerly Northern Bank, for 25 years having joined in December1990. The recognition lunch honoured over 190 Danske Bank staff, who together have almost 5,000 years of service between them.

Speaking at the Mr Mallon said "I am pleased to be able to take this opportunity to acknowledge and reward the loyalty of our staff over a period when they would have experienced significant change in both the banking industry and in our own organisation." Danske Bank’s Long Service Awards celebrate the career milestones of staff with a minimum of 20 years service and every five years thereafter (25, 30 and so on).