Liz Williamson, Ian Noke and Claire Lattin have joined as banking directors to serve the banking needs of clients across the North & Midlands.

Following the announcement in 2025 that the private bank was expanding into Manchester, its first new office outside of London and Edinburgh, Haydn Aird was appointed as head of banking, North & Midlands. Mr Aird is leading the expansion in the region and will lead the new team.

Ms Williamson brings almost 25 years of experience in business and corporate banking from senior roles at RBS, NatWest and Handelsbanken. Most recently, she was corporate manager for customers at Handelsbanken’s Warrington branch.

With a strong background in personal and corporate banking, Mr Noke has held senior positions at HSBC, Allied Irish Bank and Handelsbanken, including as branch manager at Handelsbanken branches in Altrincham, Leeds and Huddersfield.

Ms Lattin spent over 18 years at Handelsbanken in both private and corporate banking roles where she built strong client relationships with individuals and corporate customers. She also spent 20 years with HSBC in various roles including financial planning and premier banking services.

Mr Aird said: “We are pleased to introduce Liz, Ian and Claire as we step up our activity to welcome and serve new clients across the North and Midlands.

“At this stage of our development in the north, we really wanted a best-in-class team of banking professionals – a team that is well versed in dealing with the needs of discerning people, their families and their associated businesses.

“That is exactly what we now have with Liz, Ian and Claire who bring a deep understanding of personal and commercial banking that will be of significant benefit to clients in the region.”

Greig Townsend, Hampden Bank’s chief banking officer, said: “Having a vastly experienced team based in the North and Midlands marks another key milestone in our strategy to meet the strong demand for personalised banking and to grow Hampden Bank.

“Clients across the region can look forward to the same exceptional banking service we deliver for clients in Scotland and the South.”

Hampden Bank celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2025 when it reported double-digit lending growth to £610 million for the 12 months to June 2025. Deposits also grew by 9% to almost £1 billion. The bank expects to report continued growth in both lending and deposits when it announces its full year results in April.