Wells Fargo has named John Manning as head of the commercial banking division for Greater Los Angeles. He succeeds Edmond Lelo, who now heads the cross-border relationship management team for the company’s international group in London.

Most recently, Mr Manning served as regional vice president of Wells Fargo’s San Gabriel Valley regional commercial banking office (RCBO). In his new role, he oversees the company’s commercial banking operations in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles and Warner Ranch.

Mr Manning has more than 23 years of financial services experience. Before joining Wells Fargo, he worked for 1st Business Bank and National Westminster Bank USA. He also serves as a trustee of the Greater Los Angeles Zoo.