A new director has been appointed to oversee NatWest's business banking for Brighton.

Graham Wright, 44, will support a team of 24 business relationship managers in Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings. He has been with NatWest more than 25 years and has worked as an area manager in Sussex.

Mr Wright said: "I'm delighted to be representing NatWest in the small business community and heading up this team of specialist managers.

"Running a successful business in today's demanding consumer-led market requires a lot of hard work and determination to succeed.

"I'm looking forward to meeting as many of our business customers as possible over the next few months and to being involved in the local business community."

Joining him is Mark Reed as director of business development.