Barclays appoints new co-heads of Investment Banking
Barclays has appointed Taylor Wright and Cathal Deasy as Co-Heads of Investment Banking, effective March 27, pending regulatory approvals. Both leaders will manage business operations across various coverage and product groups, aimed at enhancing client relationships and global deal-making. Reporting to Paul Compton, Barclays' Global Head of Corporate & Investment Bank, their appointments signal a strategic move towards building a stronger investment banking franchise.
Wright has been with Barclays since 2019, previously serving as Global Co-Head of Capital Markets, while Deasy comes from Credit Suisse, where he led significant M&A initiatives in Europe.
- Appointment of experienced leaders could enhance investment banking operations.
- Taylor Wright and Cathal Deasy are expected to strengthen client relationships and deal-making efforts.
- Potential gaps in continuity and experience as new leaders transition into their roles.
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“In their expanded and new roles, Taylor and Cathal will make a formidable team as we continue to progress building a resilient and diversified Corporate and Investment Banking franchise,” commented
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Barclays is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customer and client, and geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group. For further information about Barclays, please visit our website home.barclays.
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