Santander UK has appointed Ben Covey as head of private banking, reporting directly to Charlotte Platts, head of wealth.

He will be responsible for the direction and growth of the private banking proposition for Santander UK.

Mr Covey was most recently divisional manager for South West and Central at Santander Private Banking, where he oversaw the development and implementation of the private bank’s strategy across the region, as well as the shaping of its brand and culture.

Prior to joining Santander, he spent over a decade at Barclays Wealth supporting private clients, charities and pension funds, during w...