Lewis is responsible for the regional banking platform and leads the continued build-out of the firm’s regional banking products and services, such as cash management, credit and debit cards, transactional banking, savings accounts and client household programs.

“David’s appointment underscores our commitment to building out private banking. Barclays Wealth’s expansion of its credit and banking platform in the Americas is a part of our dedication to meeting the needs of high net worth individuals,” Mitch Cox, head of Barclays Wealth in the Americas, said in a statement.

Lewis has more than 20 years of banking and trust experience. Most recently he was head of banking products for UBS in the Americas, where he oversaw all regional banking-related business including savings deposits, residential mortgages and credit cards. Previously, he served as president and chief executive of ING Mortgage and chief marketing and IT officer at ING Direct.

Prior to ING, Lewis was chief operating officer at ScotiaTrust and vice president, strategic planning and change management at National Trust, both located in Toronto.