Clarien Bank has appointed Roger Brown as senior vice-president and head of Commercial Banking.

Mr Brown will be responsible for managing Clarien's growing portfolio of high-value client relationships within the commercial, corporate and institutional sectors.

Clarien said he will play a key role in driving market-share growth for the bank and ensuring the delivery of exceptional value to clients.

The bank said: “Mr Brown brings a wealth of expertise to his new role, with 15 years of experience supporting organisations of all sizes in North America.

“Throughout his career, he has built high-performing teams and helped a diverse range of businesses across multiple industries achieve their financial goals.”

CEO Ian Truran said: "We are thrilled to welcome Roger Brown to the Clarien Bank family.

"His deep expertise in commercial banking, strategic mindset and proven leadership will be invaluable as we continue to expand our services and support the financial needs of our commercial clients.

“Roger's appointment aligns perfectly with our goal of becoming the premier commercial banking provider in Bermuda."

Before joining Clarien, Mr Brown was a regional vice-president in Commercial Banking at Laurentian Bank in Toronto, where he spearheaded the bank's business banking operations and growth strategy in Ontario and Western Canada.

He has a master of finance degree from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, and a bachelor of commerce degree from McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business.

"Joining Clarien Bank, a financial institution known for its customer service and overall excellence, is a privilege," Mr Brown said.

"I am eager to leverage Clarien's market presence to bring innovation and unparalleled value to our commercial clients.

“Together with the exceptional, hard-working team already at Clarien, I look forward to redefining the landscape of commercial banking here in Bermuda."