Regretfully, after almost ten years of dedicated service, we say goodbye to our Chairman, Joe Tobin, whom on his election to the ILCU Supervisors’ Committee has stepped back from his NSF role.

During his tenure as member of the NSF’s Executive Committee, incorporating Chair, Treasurer and PRO roles, Joe has been a passionate advocate for the credit union sector across the island of Ireland. In addition to supporting Board Oversight and Supervisory Committees with integrity and vision, Joe has made a major contribution to the development of NSF services.

Championing the core values and ethos of the credit union movement, Joe’s guidance has helped strengthen governance practice and maintain governance standards through a sustained focus on member training and awareness.

We, his fellow Executive Committee members, want to sincerely thank Joe for his outstanding commitment and leadership over the past decade. He will be greatly missed by the NSF team and Board Oversight and Supervisory Committees across the island.

John Higgins, the NSF Vice-Chair, will fulfil the role of Chairperson on Joe’s departure. John has shared: “I’m grateful for the trust that has been placed in me as the new Chairperson. I recognise the significant shoes I have to fill following Joe’s leadership, and I look forward to continuing to work with my fellow Executive Committee members on our shared goals for NSF.”

We wish Joe well in his new endeavours and hope he will not be a stranger to us!

We wish to reassure members that the NSF remains committed to supporting Board Oversight and Supervisory Committees in fulfilling their legal and ethical responsibilities in the delivery of trusted, community-based financial services to credit union members.

NSF Committee, June 2025