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Promotions at Conister

New MD and finance director appointed

Conister Bank has made two new senior appointments. 

Douglas Grant becomes managing director, with James Smeed promoted to the position of finance director.

Mr Grant joined Conister in 2010 as finance director, having previously worked for them as a financial consultant.

He has more than 35 years’ experience in finance, working with UK and Manx companies in both the public and private sectors.

He will also remain the group finance director of Manx Financial Group PLC, the parent company of Conister Bank.

James Smeed has more than 11 years’ experience in the finance sector, having joined Conister Bank in 2012 after six years with accountants KPMG.

He is a member of the Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).

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