UK PRIVATE bank Hampden & Co has appointed Patrick Preece as a Banking Director in its London office.
Patrick joins from Investec where he worked in their City Professionals team. He has also worked at C. Hoare & Co, where he was a Relationship Manager in the entrepreneurs’ team, and at Coutts where he started his private banking career. At Hampden & Co, he will provide clients with a bespoke service including day-to-day banking, deposits and a range of tailored borrowing.
In line with growing client numbers and strong financial performance, Hampden & Co has continued to add to its banking and senior management teams. Along with Patrick, recent appointments include Mark Plummer as Head of Private Banking, London and John Glanville, Kevin Eagles and Alistair Macpherson who joined as Banking Directors.
In April, the bank announced total income for FY2022 was up 73 per cent year-on-year to £23 million in its strongest year to date.
The bank benefitted from deposit growth and demand for its lending services, including retirement, interest-only and self-build mortgages as well as portfolio lending. It continued to attract clients, up 11% year-on-year as at the end of 2022.
Patrick Preece, Banking Director at Hampden & Co 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, said: “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.”
