SG Kleinwort Hambros strengthens Board with senior appointments

SG Kleinwort Hambros strengthens Board with senior appointments 

•    Konstantin Graf von Schweinitz appointed Chairman of SG Kleinwort Hambros
•    Anne Ewing appointed Chair of the Risk Committee
•    Joanna Hall joins the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Directors
•    Demetrio Salorio, Group Country Head, UK and Ireland, and CEO of SG London Branch, appointed Non-Executive Director 

SG Kleinwort Hambros (SGKH) has announced four senior Board appointments to help continue driving its growth agenda and support its ambition to be a leading responsible bank for client service and expertise. The firm has recently launched an evolution of its brand, which brings together two centuries of British and European heritage with a modern entrepreneurial culture.

Konstantin Graf von Schweinitz has been appointed as Chairman of SG Kleinwort Hambros. His expertise, deep corporate memory and leadership will play a crucial role in overseeing the performance of the Board to ensure effective governance, whilst supporting the growth and strategic direction of the business. Konstantin is replacing Stuart Barnett, who has held the role of Chairman since 2017 and has now retired. 

Konstantin has been a Non-Executive Director for SG Hambros Bank Limited since 2016 and has held a broad range of positions with several financial institutions and as an independent adviser to banks, hedge funds and private equity companies. 

Following his 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, including with Kleinwort Benson Group prior to its legal merger with SG Hambros Bank Limited in 2016. Anne 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. Joanna was previously Independent Non-Executive Director at Brewin Dolphin Ltd and currently 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. 

SG Kleinwort Hambros also welcomes Demetrio Salorio, Group Country Head, UK and Ireland, and CEO of Societe Generale (SG) London Branch, to the Board as Non-Executive Director.  Having joined SG Corporate and Investment Banking in 1991, most recently as UK Head of Global Banking & Advisory, Demetrio brings in-depth knowledge, leadership and strategic skills gained during his career.

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.”