Sovine had been managing director at the firm. He will oversee the national trust company and regional trust heads as well as continue his involvement in current client relationships.

Brown Brothers Harriman also announced that Kerri Mast joined the firm as vice president and wealth planner in Charlotte. She will report to Sovine and focus on trust and estate guidance and planning to the firm’s wealth management clients.

Mast was previously vice president of planned giving for Foundation For The Carolinas.

The appointments underscored the firm's commitment to the high net worth market in Charlotte, Charlie Izard, a BBH partner and head of the Charlotte office, said in a statement.