Barclays names Alex Ham as global investment banking chairman

LONDON - Barclays, the $67 billion banking giant trading at an attractive P/E ratio of 9.09 according to InvestingPro, announced on Wednesday the appointment of Alex Ham as Global Chairman of Investment Banking, effective in early 2026. Ham will be based in London.

Ham joins Barclays from Deutsche Bank, where he served as Co-CEO of Deutsche Numis and Head of Global Private Growth Capital. He brings 20 years of industry experience, with particular expertise in connecting European founders of high-growth companies with venture capitalists, private equity firms, and public equity markets.

In his new role, Ham will focus on strengthening Barclays’ position in advising clients driving innovation and disruption, according to the bank’s press release. With an InvestingPro Financial Health Score rated as "GOOD" and revenue growth of 7.11% in the last twelve months, the appointment aims to enhance the bank’s connectivity across global technology hubs and deepen relationships with the entrepreneur community.

Cathal Deasy, Global Co-Head of Investment Banking at Barclays, said Ham brings "a unique combination of connectivity across the global growth and private capital ecosystems, with a proven track record as a trusted adviser to founder-led, high-growth companies."

Taylor Wright, also Global Co-Head of Investment Banking at Barclays, added that Ham will help grow the bank’s "mindshare with venture capitalists and growth private equity investors" while contributing to strategic objectives of increasing market share in equity capital markets and mergers and acquisitions.

The appointment is expected to bolster Barclays’ UK and European franchises across all industries, according to the company statement. The bank’s shares have shown strong momentum with a 26.8% return year-to-date. For detailed analysis and additional insights, check out the comprehensive Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro, covering what really matters about Barclays’ financial performance and future prospects.

In other recent news, Barclays PLC reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2025, featuring a notable 26% increase in earnings per share and an 11% year-on-year growth in total income, which reached £7.7 billion. The bank’s solid performance led to an upgrade in its net interest income projections, underscoring confidence in its strategic direction despite a cautious market environment. Additionally, Barclays has appointed Marc Warm as the new Global Co-Head of Capital Markets, joining Tom Johnson and Travis Barnes in this role. Warm’s extensive experience in leveraged finance, particularly from his previous position at UBS, is expected to strengthen Barclays’ leadership and market standing. These developments reflect Barclays’ ongoing efforts to enhance its financial results and leadership capabilities.

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