BUTTERFIELD Private Bank has recruited a business development manager in the region.

DAVID HARDY joins as North-East business development manager. He will be the first point of contact for professional advisors in the region.

He has more than 15 years banking and financial experience and used to work for a commercial solutions company. Before that, he was an independent financial advisor.

Antonia Blake, head of marketing and business development at the bank, said: "I am delighted that we have recruited David, who brings years of experience and the skills Butterfield Private Bank requires to continue building relationships with professional advisors.

"We recognise that the North-East and its growing high-net-worth population is an increasingly important area for us to support."