Barclays Appoints Cathy Leonhardt as Global Head of Retail

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Slice of Finance Team
10 Sep

Key Highlights:

  • Cathy Leonhardt appointed as Global Head of Retail at Barclays.

  • Leonhardt brings 28 years of investment banking experience.

  • Former Co-Head of Consumer Retail Investment Banking at Solomon Partners.

  • She will be based in New York and report to Lowell Strug.

  • Strategic hire to drive continued success in Consumer and Retail sectors.

Source (Business Wire)

Notable Quotes:

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“As the Consumer and Retail sector continues to evolve and experience accelerating pace of change, our clients more than ever depend on Barclays for strategic advice and seamless execution.”

Lowell Strug, Global Head of Consumer and Retail Group at Barclays
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“Cathy will ensure that we build on our business strengths and momentum, and continue to drive mind and market share with our clients. We are delighted to welcome Cathy to Barclays.”

Taylor Wright, Global Co-Head of Banking at Barclays

Our Take:

The appointment of Cathy Leonhardt as Global Head of Retail underscores Barclays' commitment to expanding its influence in the Consumer and Retail space. With her deep expertise and leadership experience from Solomon Partners and previous roles at Morgan Stanley, Leonhardt is poised to lead major strategic initiatives. Her ability to navigate high-profile transactions, including those in the retail, apparel, and consumer sectors, will be an asset in enhancing Barclays' position in this critical market.