The Asian business of EFG International has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Nigel Sze as deputy chief executive, Asia Pacific Region, and head of Private Banking, Hong Kong.

In these roles, Nigel will support Robert Chiu, executive chairman, and Albert Chiu, chief executive, as they drive forward plansfor growth.

Nigel Sze brings a wealth of relevant industry and regional experience. Most recently, Nigel was Asia head for high net worth clients at Citi Global Wealth Management, and prior to this he was Asia head of Investment and Products.

From 2001-2007 he was CEO, Barclays Private Bank, Asia Pacific Region, and before that worked for Morgan Stanley Private Clients and American Express Bank. Nigel began his career at Citibank Private Bank in 1986.-TradeArabia News Service