Private bank Hampden & Co has announced the appointment of Patrick Preece as banking director based in its London office.
Before joining Hampden & Co, Preece held a position with Investec, where he was part of the City Professionals team.
He also has experience working at C. Hoare & Co, where he was a relationship manager in the entrepreneurs’ team, and at Coutts, where he launched his career in private banking.
In his new role, Preece will deliver bespoke services to clients, including day-to-day banking, deposits, and a variety of custom borrowing solutions.
Hampden & Co has continued to bolster its banking and senior management teams in response to growing client numbers and a solid financial performance.
Other recent appointments include Mark Plummer as head of private banking, London, and John Glanville, Kevin Eagles and Alistair Macpherson as banking directors.
In April, the bank reported a substantial 73% year-on-year increase in total income for FY2022, reaching £23m in its most robust year to date.
Hampden & Co witnessed significant deposit growth and increased demand for its lending services, including retirement, interest-only and self-build mortgages, and portfolio lending. It also continued to attract clients, reporting an 11% year-on-year increase as of the end of 2022.
Preece said: “Hampden & Co’s client-centric approach and focus on delivering an exceptional banking experience has helped it to become a major UK private bank. I look forward to using my experience and knowledge to deliver for our clients.”
Mark Plummer, Head of Private Banking, London, at Hampden & Co, added: “We are delighted to welcome Patrick to the team. He brings extensive knowledge of private banking and a track record of building trusted relationships with clients. His appointment further underscores the bank’s aspirations to grow and to serve the needs of clients in London and the South East.”
