Mellon Financial Corporation has appointed David Emmes managing director of Mellon's Private Wealth Management group in southern California, which comprises offices in Los Angeles, Glendale, Century City and Newport Beach. The appointment is an internal promotion. In this role, Mr Emmes will direct all sales, client and wealth management efforts in the region. He is based in Los Angeles and will report to David Holst, executive vice president for Mellon's Private Wealth Management group. Russell Kartub has been promoted to managing director of portfolio management at Mellon and will report to Mr Emmes. Mr Kartub will continue serving as portfolio team leader in Mellon's Glendale office, as well as taking on the additional responsibility for revenue growth initiatives and client service standards for all of southern California.