HSBC Bank Malta has named John M. Rusher as its new Senior International Banking Manager.

Mr Rusher’s experience encompasses over 30 years in financial services, two-thirds of this in banking with the remainder in leading positions in other businesses. He started his career with NatWest Bank in Birmingham, England, later moving to other major cities around the UK and ending up in London as national development manager. In 2007 Mr Rusher moved to Malta with his family to become head of sales with a local financial services company.

Richard Cottell, HSBC Head of Corporate Banking, said: “Our international business is a core proposition, providing our corporate customers with the ability to access personalised banking services from any of the 88 countries in which the group is represented. John’s experience in business development and customer relationships will be an invaluable resource for us and our corporate international customers.”

Mr Rusher said: “Having a passion for technology, investments and pension planning – apart from cricket – it is a great opportunity for me to move into a senior role with HSBC while staying in Malta. HSBC is Malta’s leading international bank and it has the people and the technology necessary to provide an excellent service to international clients.”