HSBC agriculture appoints new manager in South Wales

HSBC AGRICULTURE APPOINTS NEW MANAGER IN SOUTH WALES

HSBC Agriculture, the dedicated farming division of HSBC Bank plc, has appointed Nigel Williams as Agriculture Banking Manager for South East & Mid Wales.

Nigel has been with HSBC for 22 years. He has worked in rural areas for the past 10 years, both as a Branch Manager and a Commercial Banking Manager, serving in South West & Mid Wales, Devon, Cornwall and Essex.

John Purcell, HSBC's Senior Agriculture Manager for South & Mid Wales, said: "Nigel joins the agriculture team with a wealth of banking experience. With his interest in, and enthusiasm for the farming sector, he is ideally placed to provide his customers with the best possible service."

Nigel will be based in HSBC Agriculture's offices at Carmarthen and can be reached on 01267 322091.

Commenting on his appointment, Nigel said: "I am really looking forward to the opportunity to work with the local farming community in Wales. I am very pleased to be part of a team that has the skills and experience to assist farmers advance their business during a time of considerable change for the industry."

HSBC Bank was the first to establish a team of specialist agriculture banking managers in 1989 and since then has provided a dedicated service to agriculture and farming-related businesses.