'Excellent track record' helps Jenkins secure top job
The Board ensured that the process to select the new Chief Executive was both rigorous and thorough.
Antony stood out among a very competitive field of internal and external candidates because of his excellent track record transforming Barclaycard and Retail and Business Banking; his intimate knowledge of Barclays portfolio garnered over three years on the Group Executive Committee; his role in the development of the bank’s strategy; and his future vision for Barclays and plan to realise it.
– Marcus Agius, Barclays ChairmanAntony's appointment has the support of all the Directors; we are confident that, supported by the Board and the Executive Committee, he will work quickly to take the Group forward.
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