Monique Johnson has joined the Private Bank of California as executive vice president and chief banking officer. She will report directly to president Richard Smith.

Ms Johnson has over twenty years of banking experience including, most recently, management roles with two Los Angeles-based banks, according to a statement from the bank.

The Private Bank of California is headquartered in Century City, California, with clients including high net worth and high-income individuals, business professionals and their professional service firms, business owners, entertainment service businesses, local businesses and non-profit organisations.