HSBC Bank USA has appointed Mark Pittsey as head of wealth, effective immediately.

In this new role, Mr Pittsey will be responsible for the entire wealth proposition across private management, ranging from retail customers to ultra-high net worth clients.

He will report to Pablo Sanchez, regional head of wealth and personal banking in the US and Canada.

Mr Pittsey joined HSBC in 2010 and most recently was managing director and market head for the Central and Western Regions. He began his career with Wells Fargo Private Bank in 1992, before joining Deutsche Bank Private Bank in 2007 as regional manager for the ...