Hampden & Co has hired Gill Sanders from Adam & Co as a Banking Director. Sanders spent over 20 years with Adam & Co, most recently as Associate Director, Private Banking.
Sanders will provide clients with a bespoke banking service including deposits, borrowing and day-to-day banking. Sanders will report to the Bank’s Head of Banking, Mark Prentice, and will work alongside the banking teams in Edinburgh and London.
In line with growing client numbers and strong financial performance, Hampden & Co has added to its banking, senior management, and support teams during 2022. This includes Hannah Berridge as Head of Professional Partnerships, and Jon Peake as CFO.
Graeme Hartop, Hampden & Co’s CEO, said: “The private banking market is changing and we are attracting many new clients who value our relationship-driven approach. As we grow to meet the banking needs of these clients across the UK, we are adding experience to our team while also developing talented people.”
Mark Prentice, Head of Banking at Hampden & Co, said: “Gill is a well-respected private banker with an excellent reputation for developing strong partnerships with her clients and who is trusted to manage their wealth. I and the team very much look forward to working with her.”
Gill Sanders, Banking Director, Hampden & Co, said: “Hampden & Co continues to go from strength to strength and has rightly gained an enviable reputation in the market for its client-focused approach. I look forward to bringing my experience to deliver for our clients.”
In April, Hampden & Co reported strong growth in loans and deposits for FY2021. Deposits rose by 39 per cent to £696 million, while loans and advances were up 29 per cent to £422 million.
The bank saw strong demand in 2021 for its tailored lending solutions, which include residential, retirement, family guarantor, multi-property and buy-to-let mortgages. It extended its product suite with the launch of self-build mortgages, and financing for eco-friendly home and renewable energy initiatives.
In June, Hampden teamed up with Hiscox Private Client, with both organisations collaborating to offer bespoke and flexible insurance solutions for the bank’s clients.
About Hampden & Co
With offices in London and Edinburgh, Hampden & Co offers a highly personal form of banking to clients across the UK and provides approachable, accessible expertise delivered through loyal, long-lasting client relationships.
Hampden & Co achieved a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 73 in 2022.