Buchanan joins the company, which is part of the Alexander Forbes International Group, from Alpha Bank Jersey where he was managing director.
Alexander Forbes said he has extensive operations, marketing and sales management experience gained over many years working in the offshore financial services arena. Buchanan has also held roles at Raiffeisen Bank International, Abbey International and the Royal Bank of Scotland Group.
In his new role, Buchanan will be tasked with streamlining the company’s back office as well as managing Alexander Forbes’ offshore and local marketing and promotional activities.