Alex Ham has been named global chairman of investment banking at Barclays, effective early 2026.
In the London-based role, Ham is responsible for furthering Barclays’ UK and European investment banking franchises.
According to Dealogic data, Barclays generated US$1.3 billion in global investment banking revenue over H1 2025, holding its sixth-place standing in the rankings.
In equity capital markets, US$151 million in revenue and a 2.6% market share saw the bank fall from seventh to eighth position globally. In debt capital markets, it fell from fifth to sixth globally with US$560 million and a 4% market share.
Earlier this month, Barclays made a slew of appointments within its investment banking business across APAC.
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In April, Andrew Woeber was named global head of mergers and acquisitions.
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Ham has more than two decades of experience, spent at Deutsche Bank. He has been co-CEO of UK investment banking business Deutsche Numis since 2016, and co-head of corporate broking since 2012.
