NatWest has promoted Chris Preston to the role of regional managing director – business banking, for the South West and Wales.
Chris, pictured, who has worked for NatWest for 30 years, was previously the bank’s South West regional director – business banking. 
In his new role he will oversee NatWest’s support for businesses with an annual turnover of up to £2m and lending requirements of up to £500,000.
He will lead a dedicated team of 17 directors and 150 relationship managers working across sectors ranging from healthcare and real estate finance to tourism and agriculture.
Chris said: “I am delighted to have been appointed to this role. It’s a tremendous opportunity and there are strong aspirations to grow the business further through our team of locally based relationship managers offering a unique face to face relationship service.”
Chris replaces Haydn Thomas, who has moved into a national role leading NatWest’s new business development team.
