Ian Mason, 50, has joined Yorkshire Bank’s Bradford-based West Yorkshire Financial Solutions Centre (FSC) as a business partner.

Mr Mason, who has 30 years of banking experience, including time with NatWest and Fortis, said: “Yorkshire Bank has an enviable track record of supporting local businesses, especially throughout the recent economic difficulties.

“I aim to use my domestic and international banking experience to continue this support to local businesses by providing them with banking advice and integrated financial solutions. My intention is to offer a full relationship management service to any new businesses taken on.”

Yorkshire Bank’s West Yorkshire FSC, Canal Road, which also covers Kirklees and Calderdale, has 45 staff covering corporate banking, private wealth management, treasury services and credit.