RICK Orlowski has become the Halifax’s youngest bank manager in the area after taking over the helm at the bank’s Kendal branch.

Mr Orlowski, 23, joined the Halifax in July 2002 after gaining a degree in business management at the University of East Anglia (Norwich).

He was appointed branch manager of Beaconsfield in Buckinghamshire in October 2002 and later became assistant branch manager at High Wycombe in January this year.

A big fan of all sports who plays golf, tennis and football, Mr Orlowski said he was looking forward to his new role.

“This is a great opportunity, in a fantastic town with brilliant people. It’s our goal to work with the public in an ever-changing Kendal.”