Duncan Lawrie Private Bank has appointed Robert Armstrong as a non-executive director.

Before retiring in 2011 Armstrong had a 20-year financial services career spanning wholesale markets and derivatives, retail banking, life insurance and pension schemes. He began his career at Mellon Bank, rising to become financial controller of its London branch before joining KPMG, where he eventually led the firm’s treasury and risk management consulting practice. In the latter part of his career he served as group market risk director at Abbey National and Lloyds Banking Group.

Last month Duncan Lawrie appointed Cedric Clapp as regional chairman of its operations in Bristol and the southwest. Clapp has held various non-executive roles following his retirement from Baker Tilly in 2006.

Also in February, Duncan Lawrie hired senior private bankers Courtney Kerkin and Sandra Killen.