Barclays Announces Key Leadership Appointments In Asia Pacific Investment Banking

Following the appointment of Avinash Thakur as Head of Investment Banking, Asia Pacific, Barclays announces key leadership changes within its Asia Pacific Investment Banking business, effective immediately:

• Richard Satchwell has been appointed Head of Capital Markets Financing, Asia Pacific. Most recently, Richard was the Australia Country CEO and Head of Investment Banking, Australia. In his new role, he will relocate to Singapore and lead the region’s debt and equity financing activities.
• Succeeding Richard’s roles, Duncan Connellan will assume the role of Head of Investment Banking, Australia, and David Henderson will be the CEO of BBPLC Australia.
• Ee-Ching Tay has been named Head of M&A, Asia Pacific, while continuing in her current role as Head of Investment Banking, Southeast Asia.
• Arun Saigal is appointed as Head of Investment Banking, India, expanding his remit in addition to his role as Head of Financing and M&A in India. In this expanded role, he will help strengthen the bank’s presence in this key growth market.
• Pramod Kumar will continue as the CEO of BBPLC India. He will also assume additional responsibility as Vice Chairman, Investment Banking, Asia Pacific, subject to regulatory approval, bringing strategic oversight and leadership to the franchise in the region.

“These appointments showcase the strength and expertise of our leadership team and reinforce our commitment to delivering value to clients across the region,” says Avinash Thakur, Head of Investment Banking, Asia Pacific. “Asia Pacific is crucial to our global growth plan, and this team will drive the next phase of our ambition with clarity, deeper client relationships, and stronger collaboration across markets through focussed execution.”

Sushir Lohia, Head of Risk Solutions Group, Asia Pacific, Yuzo Otsuka, Head of Investment Banking, Japan, and Raymond Yu, Head of Investment Banking, Greater China, will continue in their roles as integral members of the leadership team.