Barclays Wealth

Barclays Wealth appoints new Head of Sales of Barclays Wealth Managers España

Barclays Wealth, the global wealth manager, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pablo Martinez Alberola as Head of Sales, Barclays Wealth Managers España, the asset management unit of Barclays Wealth in Spain.

In this newly created position, Mr Martinez will be responsible for liaising with other parts of the retail and commercial bank in Spain as well as driving the commercial relationship for our funds. This will include local mutual funds manufactured and managed by Barclays Wealth Managers España, as well as the distribution of other Barclays Group's Luxembourg and Dublin products.

Thomas Rostron, Head of Retail Distribution and European Fund Management, commented: "We're delighted that Pablo has joined Barclays Wealth. Pablo has the necessary expertise and experience to help us capitalise on the new exciting growth opportunities in Spain."

Mr Martinez has over 15 years of experience working in the wealth management industry. He joins from Fortis Investments, having held senior positions prior to this at HSBC Investment Bank, Oddo España and MEFF. Mr Martinez will be based in Madrid and report to Carlos Perez Parada, Head of Investment & Product Office, Barclays Wealth Iberia.

For further information contact:

Will Bowen, Barclays Wealth, Corporate Communications
+44 (0)20 7114 8434

Jignasa Patel, Barclays Wealth, Corporate Communications
+44 (0)20 7699 2483

Arnaud Humblot, Barclays Wealth, Corporate Communications
+44 (0)20 7699 2756