Richard Geissert has joined Northern Trust as second vice president in its private banking division in Indian River County, Florida. He will manage private and commercial banking relationships.

Earl Morgan, senior vice president and senior banking officer of private banking for Northern Trust in Indian River County, said: "Northern Trust is pleased to have Richard join the organisation. He is a high-energy professional."

Mr Giessert's experience in commercial lending, financial analysis and private banking is local in nature. Most recently he was a business banking officer with National City Bank in Vero Beach in Indian River County.