27 October 2008: Robert Brown strengthens Barclays Wealth's Investment & Product Office

Barclays Wealth is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Brown as Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer in its Investment and Product Office (I & PO).

In this newly created role, Robert will have dual reporting lines into Kevin Lecocq, Chief Investment Officer, and Peter Romain, Head of Business Development and Execution. He will be responsible for the implementation of the I & PO product and service delivery, coordination with Barclays Wealth and Group-wide infrastructure; and strategic change management. Robert will also take a place on the I & PO Management Committee.

Kevin Lecocq, Chief Investment Officer says, “We are delighted to welcome Rob to Barclays Wealth.  This new role will add real strength as we continue to build our suite of products and investment solutions. Rob’s got extensive experience in aligning complex organisations to serve a multitude of stakeholders. His input and drive will be invaluable.”

Robert Brown joins Barclays Wealth from ABN Amro Global Financial Markets where we was Global COO, responsible for 1200 staff in 48 countries. Previously, Robert was an investment banker at Goldman Sachs in Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategic Advisory, based in New York.  During his time in New York, Robert was Chief of Staff to the Chief Executive of Bankers Trust having joined the firm from the Boston Consulting Group.

Robert holds a PhD in solid state physics from Cambridge University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

For further information contact:
Barclays Wealth
Nicola Hankey, Head of PR 
020 7114 9813 / 07775 548418

Jignasa Patel, PR Manager
020 7699 2483 / 07500 953 280