Barclays today announces the appointment of Arnaud Bouyer as Head of Investment Banking for France BeLux. He will have overall responsibility for the French Investment Banking business, working closely with Francois Baroin, Chairman of Barclays in France and Raoul Salomon, France CEO, to accelerate the growth of our business in France.

Mr Bouyer joins Barclays from investment firm GBL where he has spent the last two years as an investment Partner.  Prior to GBL, he spent 22 years at Morgan Stanley in a number of roles, most recently as Head of Investment Banking for France. He has led on a vast array of transactions throughout his career, in particular the private equity, consumer and tech spaces. 

Ghislain de Brondeau remains a key senior member of the team and will now focus on delivering for our clients, working closely with Arnaud.  

Tim Main, Barclays’ Head of Investment Banking, Europe, Middle East and Africa, comments: “Success in France is key to our overall European growth plan.  Arnaud is an experienced banker with a great reputation and the combination of his experience and expertise with that of Francois Baroin will provide unique benefits for our clients.” 

Francois Baroin, Barclays Chairman for France and Global Chairman of Investment Banking, adds: “We have ambitious aims to further accelerate growth in France and Arnaud’s appointment will provide strong leadership for Investment Banking and additional momentum as we plan to move to new offices later next year.” 

Mr Bouyer joins Barclays in September 2024.