Barclays Bank (Suisse) SA appoints new Chief Executive Officer

• John Shipman appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Barclays Bank (Suisse) SA
• Rahim Daya, outgoing CEO of Barclays Bank (Suisse) SA, has been appointed Global Head of Sales Management for Barclays Private Bank and Wealth Management (PBWM)

Following the approval of Switzerland’s independent financial-markets regulator, FINMA, Barclays today announces the appointment of John Shipman as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Barclays Bank (Suisse) SA.

John brings over 25 years of industry experience and joins from HSBC where, most recently, he was interim Chief Executive Officer for their Swiss Private Banking businesses and Country Head for Switzerland, following a series of senior roles in a risk management capacity. Prior to HSBC, John held several senior positions at UBS as well as wider experience with global consulting firms.

John will be based in Geneva and will report to Annabelle Bryde, Head of Barclays Private Bank International.

Current CEO of Barclays Bank (Suisse) SA, Rahim Daya, who has been with Barclays for 15 years, has been appointed Global Head of Sales Management for Barclays Private Bank and Wealth Management (PBWM).

Annabelle Bryde, Head of Barclays Private Bank International said: “We are delighted to welcome John to Barclays. I am confident that under his leadership, we will continue to grow our Swiss business as a strategic platform for international wealth corridors and reinforce our market position as a leading institution committed to delivering excellence for our clients and delivery partners.”

“I also extend my sincere thanks and well wishes to Rahim for his ongoing leadership and commitment to Barclays. Under his leadership, our Swiss business has delivered strong growth as a strategic centre for international wealth corridors. His new appointment reflects our strong culture of career development and internal mobility, ensuring that our leaders continue to grow within the organisation while bringing fresh perspectives to new challenges.”

Barclays has been operating in Switzerland since 1986 with an office in Geneva. Since 2012, private clients ranging from individuals, families, institutions, entrepreneurs and businesses have also been served from Zurich.

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