Royal Bank of Scotland Names New Director Amid Major Reshuffle

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Benny Higgins, a former high-flier who left Standard Life in June last year under mysterious circumstances, has been appointed director of retail banking for the Royal Bank of Scotland's UK banking operation. Higgins' appointment is part of a major reshuffle aimed at boosting the bank's push into new areas of business. The move comes as the Royal Bank looks to expand its services and increase its market share.

Key Takeaways:

  • Benny Higgins, a 37-year-old former Standard Life executive, has been appointed director of retail banking for the Royal Bank of Scotland's UK banking operation.
  • Higgins' appointment is part of a major reshuffle aimed at boosting the bank's push into new areas of business.
  • Higgins left Standard Life in June last year amid rumors about his personal life, citing "personal reasons" for his resignation.
  • John Cameron, a 43-year-old executive from Dresdner Kleinwort Benson, has been appointed managing director of corporate and institutional banking from June 1.
  • Grahame Whitehead, a 47-year-old deputy group finance director, will become finance director of UK Bank from July 1.
  • The reshuffle marks a significant change in the Royal Bank's leadership as the bank looks to expand its services and increase its market share.
  • Higgins has a strong background in the financial industry, having previously worked for McKinsey & Co and County NatWest.

Statistics:

  • The Royal Bank of Scotland has undergone a major reshuffle, with several key appointments made in an effort to boost the bank's business.
  • Benny Higgins is 37 years old and has been appointed director of retail banking for the Royal Bank of Scotland's UK banking operation.
  • John Cameron is 43 years old and has been appointed managing director of corporate and institutional banking from June 1.
  • Grahame Whitehead is 47 years old and will become finance director of UK Bank from July 1.
  • 1986: The year Grahame Whitehead joined the Royal Bank Group.
  • 2000: The year Higgins left Standard Life after six years with the company.

Sources:

  • IAN SWANSON (no date)
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