Barclays Wealth appoints Head of MENAT for its International Business division

Mr Sareen has been at Barclays since 2000, where he worked as a Regional Director for Barclays Financial Planning where he managed a team of 11 Area Directors.

In his new role, Mr Sareen will be leading Wealth International's team in MENAT, ensuring the development of profitable client relationships and the continued expansion of the business.

He will be based in Dubai and will report directly into Managing Director and Head of Barclays Wealth International, Cameron Fowler, and also into Soha Nashaat, Managing Director and Head of Barclays Wealth in the Middle East.

Cameron Fowler commented,

"I am delighted to have welcomed someone of Tony's calibre and experience to Barclays Wealth International. MENAT is a key area of focus for the Wealth International business and Tony's leadership skills, combined with his experience in the regional coordination of extensive teams will be valuable as we continue in our strategy to develop the business in this area. We are progressing rapidly in our strategy of creating a truly international offering for our clients, and Tony will have a pivotal role to play in achieving this."

During his time within Barclays Financial Planning, Mr Sareen was responsible for a 105-strong team that sat within his area.

He worked closely with Barclays Wealth International and other businesses across the Barclays Group.

Prior to working at Barclays, Mr Sareen worked at Pearl Assurance for five years, most recently as a District Manager.

He started his career with The Prudential Assurance Company as a Financial Consultant.

Barclays Wealth's International business is a leading provider of banking and investments to international clients.

The business operates in 220 countries.