Barclays has hired Chris Arbuthnott as a director of wealth management in Scotland. Chris has a remit to grow the bank's entrepreneurial, private client and charity customer base across the country. Chris returns to Barclays from HSBC, where he was previously a director of its private bank team in Scotland. Prior to joining HSBC, Chris spent more than three years in Barclays Wealth Management team as vice president, as well as in roles for Kleinwort Benson in Edinburgh and Arbuthnot Latham & Co. in London. Read More Related Articles Chris Arbuthnott said: "I look forward to working closely with the team to ensure we continue to grow our market presence and capitalise on current opportunities in Scotland." John Godfrey, director, Barclays Wealth Management, Scotland, said: "This latest hire underlines our continued commitment to the Scottish market.