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Metro Bank appoints a new boss

After seven weeks as interim CEO, restructuring specialist Dan Frumkin has been given the role on a full-time basis
February 19, 2020

Shares in Metro Bank (MTRO) dipped 2 per cent on Wednesday, after the lender’s board formally appointed restructuring specialist Dan Frumkin as the group’s chief executive.

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Mr Frumkin, who has previously held roles with Bermudan community bank NT Butterfield & Son, RBS and Northern Rock, joined Metro as chief transformation officer in September. Last month, he stepped in as chief executive on an interim basis, replacing Craig Donaldson after a disastrous 2019.

His first task will be to sell a turnaround plan to the market next Wednesday, when the group reports its full-year numbers.