Mark Hucker has been appointed chief executive of Standard Bank's personal and business banking international (PBBI) division. Hucker's appointment comes after Chris Sweeney moved to take on the role of chairman of the offshore group. The appointment will be in addition to Hucker's existing roles as chief executive officer of Standard Bank Jersey Limited and head of corporate and business banking.

Hucker joined Standard Bank in 2011 as chief risk officer of PBBI. Prior to joining Standard Bank he was managing director of Key Trust.