Metro Bank strengthens its cash and investment sectors with two new appointments

Metro Bank has announced today (November 8) the strengthening of its inward investment and cash management teams with appointments of Charles O’Neill and Jennifer Laing.

Both O’Neill and Laing are to report to Hannah-Louise Smith, director of cash management and transactional banking. O’Neill is now head of inward investment, and Laing is head of cash management.

They are both joining Metro Bank from Lloyds Banking Group. Craig Donaldson, CEO, commented: “I’m delighted to welcome both Charles and Jennifer to the team.

“They bring with them exceptional experience and a real commitment to providing customers with a superior level of service and solutions tailored to their needs.”

Metro Bank’s inward investment team supports overseas-owned enterprises navigating the UK market. The cash management team focuses on working closely with a consumer’s finance as well as making sure the bank is operating efficiently.

O’Neill added: “I am excited to be leading a team dedicated to enabling inward investment companies realise their dreams,” while Laing concluded: “I am thrilled to be joining such an innovative and agile organisation.

“[I] look forward to working in partnership with Metro Bank customers to deliver tailored solutions, which help optimise their cash management processes.”