Hampden Bank has added two new senior executives to its leadership team, both reporting to chief executive officer (CEO) Tracey Davidson (pictured, centre).
Greig Townsend (pictured, left) has joined as chief banking officer and will focus on the bank’s growth strategy.
Townsend brings over 20 years’ experience in private banking, wealth management and financial leadership.
He will lead banking teams across the UK to serve clients and drive business growth by bringing in new clients.
Townsend was previously director, head of east at Barclays private bank and wealth management, where he managed a team working with high-net-worth clients.
He has also held senior roles at Santander private bank, Quilter Cheviot and Barclays Private Bank and Wealth Management.
Angela Dowd (pictured, right) has been appointed chief operating officer with responsibility for operations strategy and several key projects including data, product, client propositions and technology.
Dowd has over 30 years’ experience in banking, covering roles in corporate banking, credit and risk management.
At Handelsbanken, she was chief product and sustainability officer, business transformation sponsor and led the implementation of Consumer Duty for the bank.
She also served as regional head of HR and previously opened Handelsbanken branches in Wakefield and Halifax.
Colin Tate, who was chief operating officer for five years, has taken on the role of chief information officer.
Tate will lead on IT strategy, including systems, digital banking, IT infrastructure and security.
Davidson said: “Greig and Angela’s appointments demonstrate Hampden Bank’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional levels of service and reflect our ambition to continue to grow the business.”
“Greig’s commercial awareness and strategic leadership, and Angela’s operational expertise and passion for developing client-centred propositions will further strengthen our position as a valued service provider to clients, and a trusted partner to their other advisers.”
