TWO new directors have been appointed to the board of Fairbairn Private Bank in Douglas.

Craig Blenkinsop and Steve Fox have been appointed with immediate effect. 

Craig Blenkinsop, a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, is based in the bank’s Isle of Man office and is currently head of operations and finance. Steve Fox joined Fairbairn Private Bank in 2002 from SG Hambros and is currently head of the Jersey office and head of treasury.

Mr Blenkinsop has been with Fairbairn Private Bank for over seven years and prior to this he held a number of senior finance roles in the life assurance sector. 

Steve Fox has over 27 years’ experience in the finance industry, primarily in the treasury environment. 

Greg Horton, managing director of Fairbairn Private Bank, said, “I am delighted to welcome Craig and Steve to the bank’s board.

“Craig’s extensive financial experience and Steve’s asset and liability management skills will provide invaluable strength to the bank’s strategic team through these challenging economic times.

“Their comprehensive market knowledge will help position the bank for further growth and innovation in the future.”