Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets has appointed Kevin Stannard as its new area director for East Anglia and South Midlands.The appointment is part of a move to underpin the bank's commitment to businesses in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets has appointed Kevin Stannard as its new area director for East Anglia and South Midlands.

The appointment is part of a move to underpin the bank's commitment to businesses in Norfolk and Suffolk.

He has more than 18 years' experience in the corporate banking market and began his career working in East Anglia.

His move marks a return to his roots after seven years working for Lloyds TSB in London, where most recently, he headed the bank's development drive.

“This is a great place to do business and I'm very pleased to be back in the region,” he said.