Emily Abbas, who joined Bankers Trust Co. in September as chief of staff, was named chief marketing officer today. She will continue to serve as chief of staff. In the new role, Abbas is charged with furthering the bank’s strategic focus on customers, community and employees, according to a release. Before joining Bankers Trust, Abbas served as executive director of public relations at Strategic America, and in various marketing and communications leadership roles at GuideOne Insurance and Aviva. “As Bankers Trust continues to grow, we feel it is the right time to elevate our marketing presence and expertise,” Bankers Trust President and CEO Suku Radia said in the release.