KIRK McCarthy has been appointed head of international business development at Duncan Lawrie Private Banking.

Kirk, who is a career banker, held numerous senior appointments at branch and regional level before heading Barclays corporate banking business development team in the Island.

After leaving Barclays Kirk worked as a consultant and he is currently a non-executive director of four Isle of Man managed investment funds.

Kirk said: "Duncan Lawrie has significant expansion plans, and I am truly excited to be joining at this time.

"The international connections I have made over the years will offer a fantastic opportunity to spread the word about Duncan Lawrie - which must surely be one of the best kept secrets in private banking."

Alan Molloy, managing director of Duncan Lawrie Private Banking, Isle of Man, said: "At Duncan Lawrie, we value experience and expertise, and I am very much looking forward to working with Kirk, who brings a wealth of know-how to our private banking business."