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Credit Suisse poaches from Lloyds to lead European diversity push

Mahmud joins bank as targets are being set across the industry

Swiss lender picks up key hire as banks across the sector look to improve diversity credentials
Swiss lender picks up key hire as banks across the sector look to improve diversity credentials Photo: Getty Images/Stefan Wermuth

Credit Suisse has hired a new head of diversity for Europe, an increasingly important role in the sector as banks come under more pressure to diversify their workforce.

Zarina Mahmud has joined the Swiss bank from Lloyds Banking Group as head of diversity and inclusion for Europe, the Middle East and Africa and the UK, according to an internal memo seen by Financial News and confirmed by a bank spokesman.

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