Weatherbys Banking Group names new chairman, NED and CEO

Roger, who became CEO in 2000, will take over from current chairman David Bellamy, who is stepping down in March 2024 after six years in the role.

Quentin, the Weatherbys Bank’s current managing director, will take over as CEO of the group from September 2023.

Mark — a former senior partner at PwC — will take over the chair of the audit committee and become a NED, subject to regulatory approval.

Commenting on his appointment, Roger said: “It has been a privilege to have led the bank as chief executive for more than 23 years, but now is the right time to put our long-term succession plans in place.

“I am delighted to announce Quentin as my successor, due to his combination of deep private banking expertise and a thorough understanding of what our clients want and deserve.

"My involvement with the group remains and I am excited to be taking on a new role as chairman.

“I would like to thank everyone, past and present for helping us grow into the business we are today, especially David for his exceptional guidance as chairman over the past very busy and successful six years.”

David added: “Roger has worked for the group for nearly three decades and, in that time, the business has gone from strength to strength.”

The family-owned group was founded in 1770 and includes Weatherbys Private Bank, Weatherbys Racing Bank, Arkle Finance Ltd, and insurance broker Weatherbys Hamilton.