Ms Helmich is responsible for preferred banking sales, marketing and business development efforts at City National's 63 banking offices in California, Nevada and New York. She is based in Los Angeles and reports to Kevin Dunigan, executive vice president of core banking division.

Before joining City National, Ms Helmich served 24 years with Bank of America, most recently as regional executive in charge of its greater Los Angeles Inland/Valley region.

Mr Dunigan said: "Mary is an outstanding addition to City National's management team. Her wide range of experience and impressive track record serving affluent clients will help us expand our preferred banking program to meet growing demand from both clients and prospects."

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