RBS appoints new finance director

Edinburgh-based Royal Bank of Scotland has appointed Katie Murray to the new role of director of finance, reporting to chief financial officer Ewen Stevenson.

RBS said Murray, who is group finance director at Old Mutual Emerging Markets based in South Africa, will join the bank next month.

Murray will take over the duties of financial controller Rajan Kapoor, who is retiring after 27 years at the bank.

Ewen Stevenson said: “I am delighted to have someone of Katie’s calibre appointed to this important role. She will be an excellent addition to my management team and I look forward to working with her.”

He also paid tribute to Mr Kapoor, who has been with the bank for 27 years.