First Republic Bank, a San Francisco-based provider of private banking, private business banking and wealth management services, has appointed Douglas Smith as managing director in its Boston office.

Mr Smith will work with high net worth individuals and families, providing private banking, private business banking, investment management and trust services and real estate lending.

Prior to joining First Republic, he worked for Eastern Bank as senior vice president and team leader in commercial real estate. Before that, he worked for First National Bank of Ipswich as president of its Boston division.