Executive recruiter Antal Russia has appointed Karl Franzmann as head of its banking practice.

Franzmann was previously director of recruitment for renaissance capital in Moscow at Barclays Wealth Management and Global Retail & Commercial Banking.

Tremayne Elson, Antal Russia regional managing director, says: “Karl is a key strategic management hire in line with our ambitious expansion plans for this year and beyond. He has hands-on recruitment experience in the UK and Russia-based international investment banks, he brings a wealth of exceptional local and international market knowledge and uniquely an in-depth understanding of recruitment.”