Coutts & Co makes senior appointment

Coutts & Co, the UK’s leading private bank, has appointed Gareth Edwards, local director at its Cardiff regional office, to the position of regional chairman.

The appointment recognises the role Gareth has played as local director for Coutts in Cardiff.  He has worked closely with the team of private bankers in the Cardiff regional office to help raise awareness of Coutts’ wealth management services within the local community.

Robert Taylor, head of private banking at Coutts & Co, said: “I am delighted to announce Gareth’s appointment to the position of regional chairman.  This is an important role for Coutts, requiring someone with a first-class reputation who has an impressive network of personal contacts.  During his time as local director, Gareth has made a terrific impact, helping the local team to boost its business in Cardiff and throughout South Wales.”

Gareth Edwards commented: “Coutts is a strong brand with a fantastic reputation on a national level.  I have very much enjoyed working with the team in Cardiff, and look forward to continuing to support them in my capacity as regional chairman.”

Gareth Edwards, MBE
Gareth first played for Wales in 1967, when he was 19.  At 20, he was the youngest captain of Wales.  From then until he retired from rugby in 1978, he held a record 53 consecutive caps, during which time he toured South Africa, New Zealand and South Africa.  He was awarded an MBE for services to rugby in 1975.

Gareth is currently a director of several companies in South Wales, as well as being a governor at Millfield School (which he attended).

For further information, please contact:
Anita Saunders, Public Relations Manager, Coutts Group on 0207 957 2427 or mobile 07970 001149, or e-mail anita.saunders@coutts.com.

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