The UK's oldest privately-owned bank has appointed a senior relationship manager for the East of England.

C. Hoare & Co has announced that Mark Gaisford will take on the role.

He will be based in Essex but cover other areas such as Suffolk and Hertfordshire.

Mr Gaisford joins from Coutts & Co, where he was the director of private banking.

He has more than 15 years of experience in the private banking sector in London and the East of England.

He also has significant expertise in advising wealthy people and their families.

This appointment is part of C. Hoare & Co's regional strategy, which has seen several senior hires across the North, North West, South West, and East of England.

Venetia Hoare, partner and director, said: "We are delighted to welcome Mark to lead our team in the East of England.

"The region is home to leading agricultural and family owned businesses, landed estates and entrepreneurs who are a natural fit for us.

"We already enjoy strong relationships with customers in this part of the country and look forward to expanding our presence there."