The CEO says that the board will help the bank boost its ability to meet the changing needs of its clients and build sustainable legacies for generations to come.

SG Kleinwort Hambros, the UK private bank, has made four senior board appointments to promote its growth and refine its client service and expertise.

Konstantin Graf von Schweinitz has been appointed as chairman of SG Kleinwort Hambros. He is replacing Stuart Barnett, who has been the chairman since 2017 and has now retired.

Von Schweinitz, who has been a non-executive director for SG Hambros Bank Limited since 2016, has held a broad range of positions with several financial institutions and as an independent advisor to banks, hedge funds and private equity companies.

Following von Schweinitz's appointment, the role of chair of the risk committee will transfer to Anne Ewing, an existing independent non-executive director with extensive board level experience. Ewing brings many years of experience within the financial services industry, spanning banking, insurance, fiduciary, fund management and financial services advisory.

Joanna Hall has joined SG Kleinwort Hambros as an independent non-executive director to help strengthen the board with her digital and marketing expertise. Hall, who was previously an independent non-executive director at Brewin Dolphin Ltd, serves on two other boards. She has over 35 years of experience in financial services, covering business and distribution strategy, proposition development and associated go-to-market activities.

SGKH has also welcomed Demetrio Salorio, group country head, UK and Ireland, and CEO of Societe Generale (SG) London Branch, to the board as a non-executive director. Demetrio joined SG Corporate and Investment Banking in 1991, most recently serving as UK head of Global Banking & Advisory. He brings in-depth knowledge, leadership and strategic skills,

Mouhammed Choukeir, CEO of SG Kleinwort Hambros Bank Limited, said: “We are delighted to announce our new SGKH board, of which the cognitive diversity and composition supports our ambition to be a leading responsible bank. Our board will assist us in boosting our capabilities to service the changing needs of our clients and help them build sustainable legacies for generations to come.

"These new appointments follow our recent brand evolution which combines our combined heritage and entrepreneurial spirit. We are excited to embark on the next phase of our journey, including investing into our model, platform, and services to enhance the client experience," he said. 

Kleinwort Hambros provides individuals, families, entrepreneurs and family offices with comprehensive wealth management and private banking services including investment management, domestic and international wealth planning, lending, fiduciary and banking services, as well as mid-corporate advisory services on both a direct and intermediated basis. See this interview with the group, which is owned by Paris-headquartered Societe Generale, here.