PAUL Simmons has been appointed as Barclays head of commercial bank for the eastern region.Mr Simmons has been involved in commercial banking for more than 25 years, and has spent the last 15 in leadership roles in the region.

PAUL Simmons has been appointed as Barclays head of commercial bank for the eastern region.

Mr Simmons has been involved in commercial banking for more than 25 years, and has spent the last 15 in leadership roles in the region.

“I have lived and worked in Eastern Region for many years and it is undoubtedly the most dynamic areas of the UK,” he said. “I am delighted to be taking on this new role.”