Brendan Stewart has been appointed Managing Director of Investec Private Bank in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man. He succeeds Stephen Henry, who is retiring after 10 years in the post.
Brendan has held a number of senior roles with Investec Bank in South Africa during his 14 years with the group, including Regional Head, Investec Private Bank, in Durban.
For the past decade, he has been responsible for growing the regional Private Banking business within the region and a staff of 130 people. During this time, he sat on the bank's National Management Committee, which oversees development and strategy in South Africa.
Previously, Brendan held management positions with accountancy firms Grant Thornton and EY, and London-based venture capital firm Unilever Ventures.
Brendan is also a member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants and a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.