Nick Brand

Background

About Nick Brand

Leveraging 20+ years in financial services, I have led global businesses generating profits of £300m+ p/a and managed teams of 400+ A hands-on individual with a proven ability to comprehend and communicate complex concepts, quickly assimilate key issues and deliver tangible results when asked to lead projects in new and unfamiliar areas. I have managed high performing teams and gained a reputation for being collaborative and easy to work with, while retaining an ability to challenge the status quo and drive business performance by taking difficult decisions 􏰀 : I gained in-depth experience of building and managing teams to optimise financial resources across tax, balance sheet and regulatory capital across Barclays, ensuring process efficiency, budget adherence, and generation of returns Most recently, I served as chief of staff to the CEO of Corporate and Investment Banking, successfully identifying gaps and designing and practically implementing transformative and earnings accretive projects across different sectors and regions My problem solving mindset, coupled with an ability work across all levels of the organisation – from the C-suite to the operational teams – allows me to understand the totality of a business, identify areas which can be improved upon and deliver the necessary changes 􏰀 : Design & Delivery of Complex Business Transformation & Innovation programs | Revenue Delivery | Global Business Strategy | Transformational Change Management | Operational Efficiency | Stakeholder Engagement and Cross-functional Team Leadership Results: • Managed global businesses generating >£300M in annual profits • Designed and implemented ‘One Barclays’ initiative to maximise business across top tier clients, resulting in £150M increase in revenues in first year • Established new accounting and regulatory treatment for Markets business activities, enabling business growth whilst saving over £1bn in capital • Delivered 25% cost reduction across Barclays International’s business management function 􏰀 : As a friendly and approachable leader, I am deeply committed to imbuing my work with purpose and passion. My leadership approach is grounded in fostering a transformative mindset, which is key to unlocking the potential within any team Away from work, I find joy in spending time with my two sports-loving children. Additionally, I am an avid fitness enthusiast, golfer and the proud owner of a few racehorses