Colizzi Named Barclays Global Chair of Investment Banking
People | Jan 16, 2025 | EIN
Barclays has appointed Giuseppe Colizzi as Global Chair of Investment Banking, joining the Global Chairman Group created in 2021 to cultivate and maintain key client relationships. This strategic move is part of Barclays' efforts to groom the next generation of dealmakers. Colizzi, who joined Barclays in 2012, has quickly advanced through the ranks, holding prominent roles such as head of M&A for EMEA and head of investment banking for continental Europe. Known for his expertise and advisory roles in high-profile M&A transactions, Colizzi has collaborated closely with major firms such as Eni SpA, Enel SpA, and Telecom Italia SpA. The group he joins is co-led by senior executives Mark Zanoli and Ingrid Hengster. In a related leadership shift, Barclays recently appointed Stephen Pick, formerly of Credit Suisse, as the new head of M&A in EMEA, following Omar Faruqui's move to the UK takeover panel for a two-year secondment.
Sectors
- Investment Banking
- Financial Services
Geography
- United Kingdom – Barclays' headquarters and significant operations are based in the UK.
- Italy – Colizzi has been instrumental in leading investment banking initiatives for Barclays in Italy and continental Europe.
Industry
- Investment Banking – The article pertains to the appointment of a Global Chair within Barclays' investment banking sector, which involves advising on mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising.
- Financial Services – Barclays operates within this sector, providing a range of banking and financial products and services to corporate clients.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | Bank/Employer | Company | A multinational investment bank and financial services company based in London. |
| Giuseppe Colizzi | Global Chair of Investment Banking | Person | An experienced banker appointed to lead Barclays' investment banking on a global scale. |
| Mark Zanoli | Co-Leader of Global Chairman Group | Person | Senior executive at Barclays co-leading the Global Chairman Group. |
| Ingrid Hengster | Co-Leader of Global Chairman Group | Person | Senior executive at Barclays co-leading the Global Chairman Group. |
| Stephen Pick | Head of M&A in EMEA | Person | Recently appointed head of M&A in EMEA for Barclays, previously with Credit Suisse. |
| Omar Faruqui | Former Co-Lead of M&A in EMEA | Person | Barclays executive now on secondment as director general at the UK takeover panel. |