Ms Sanders spent over 20 years with Adam & Co, most recently as associate director, private banking.

At Hampden & Co, Ms Sanders will provide clients with a bespoke banking service including deposits, borrowing and day-to-day banking. She 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 added: “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, commented: “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.”