Barclays to Boost Equity Efforts in Mexico
April 23, 2009
Gabriel Barbara has joined Barclays Capital as head of equities for Mexico, where he will be responsible for establishing and expanding Barclay's equity business in the region.
He will report to Jose Antonio Gonzalez, head of Barclays in Mexico, and Bill Rutledge, head of equities distribution for Latin America.
Barbara spent 14 years with Merrill Lynch Mexico, eventually reaching the role of director in equities sales-trading, before joining Barclays.
In a statement issued by the firm, Gonzalez and Rutledge are quoted as saying, “Gabriel's appointment better positions us to serve our clients. His extensive experience with both domestic and international institutional investors and pension funds will be invaluable as Barclays Capital develops its presence in the Mexican equities markets. He is highly regarded for his market intelligence, strategic execution and strong client relationships.”
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