Hodge recruits expert in regulation
CARDIFF-BASED Hodge Bank has appointed John Barbour as a nonexecutive director.
He will also join the board of the bank’s subsidiary, Hodge Life Assurance Company.
Mr Barbour was previously managing director, treasury, at ICBC Standard Bank, the London-based financial markets and commodities bank owned by China-based ICBC and South African-based Standard Bank.
He has spent his entire career in treasury and financial markets roles, having previously worked at Investec and Bank of New York.
In addition to joining the boards of both companies, Mr Barbour will also be a member of the group’s Risk and Conduct and Audit Committees.
Chairman Keith James said: “We are delighted that John is joining us. With regulation creating an everincreasing burden on financial institutions, John’s deep experience of treasury and capital markets will prove invaluable as Hodge delivers the next phase of its growth.
“John’s background and experience of working in a highly regulated environment will be of great assistance to the management team.”
Mr Barbour added: “I am delighted to be joining the Bank’s board and look forward to working with the team and contributing to the continued successful delivery of the business strategy.”