Courtney previously worked as a communications and public policy specialist focusing on the technology, new media, energy and investment finance sectors.

As regional director, Wales, Courtney will have the responsibility for driving forward the bank’s operations in the area and is setting up its first Welsh office, based in Cardiff.

Charity Bank has already been working in Wales for several years and manages the Cylch Capacity Building Investment Programme, aimed at sustainable development organisations.

Courtney said: “It is an ideal time to establish a permanent presence in Wales. Charitable organisations facing the challenges of recession will benefit from having access to the business skills of the Charity Bank staff who have vast experience of working with organisations to guide them towards sustainability.”

Prior to taking up this role Courtney was the Chief Executive of TM Communications and Media.