Barclays announces senior leadership appointments across Private Bank and Wealth Management UK and Crown Dependencies

Barclays today announces two senior appointments within its Private Bank and Wealth Management (PBWM) UK and Crown Dependencies businesses, reinforcing its commitment to delivering accessible, intuitive, and personalised investment solutions.

Sid Azad will join Barclays as Head of Mass Affluent and Growth where he will lead the unified Mass Affluent franchise and play a key role in shaping the overall growth strategy across the PBWM UK and Crown Dependencies continuum. Sid brings over 20 years of global financial services experience, most recently as a Partner at McKinsey & Company, where he co-led the European Wealth & Asset Management practice. He has advised leading banks, insurers, and wealth managers on digital transformation, growth strategy, and operating model redesign, with a focus on tech-enabled innovation and scalable digital platforms.

Barclays also announces a leadership transition in the Crown Dependencies, where Nick May will succeed Paul Savery as Head of Crown Dependencies and join the PBWM leadership team from November, following Paul’s retirement. Nick rejoined Barclays in August 2024 and currently serves as Global Head of the Fiduciaries business. He brings extensive international experience from senior roles at HSBC, including Head of Europe and International and Head of Channel Islands Private Banking.

Commenting on the appointments, Mo Syed said: “These changes reflect our continued investment in leadership that drives innovation. I’m delighted to welcome Sid and Nick to the team, and confident that their experience and vision will help us deliver differentiated client experiences. I also want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Paul for his remarkable service and stewardship over the past four decades.

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