Wealth manager Brown Shipley, part of Quintet Private Bank, has appointed former Julius Baer head of relationship management Martin Cuthbert as the new head of its Manchester office.

Mr Cuthbert will lead Brown Shipley’s growth plans in Manchester.

At Julius Baer he held management responsibility for expanding regional business in Yorkshire and the North East.

He has also held senior regional roles at Barclays Wealth, including head of the Yorkshire office and head of the North East team.

Alan Mathewson, CEO at Brown Shipley, said: “I’m excited to welcome Martin to Brown Shipley. I have every confidence that his experience and proven track record will help us as we continue our strategic growth in the region.”

Mr Cuthbert said: “I’m delighted to join Brown Shipley to lead the Manchester office at an exciting time, as the business continues to work more closely with Quintet colleagues to deliver the personalisation of a boutique with the fire power and capabilities provided by Quintet.”