Andrew Bainbridge, MD, Barclays Africa and Indian Ocean

Andrew took up the role of Managing Director in late 2005 with responsibility for the business portfolio in nine countries across Africa and the Indian Ocean. In addition, Andrew has the responsibility for the transaction regarding the aggregation of the Africa and the Indian Ocean businesses into Absa over the next 24 months.

In late 2004, Andrew was appointed as Chief Operating Officer with responsibility for Risk, Finance, Strategy, Operations, Change and Treasury in a business covering 12 countries across Africa and the Middle East. This was in conjunction with his role as Business Risk Director which he held since 2002.

Andrew has worked for Barclays for 16 years and in his earlier career with the Bank he held a variety of UK-based branch, regional and head office roles. Previous roles include Segment and Change Management Director for Larger Business Banking, Finance Director for Africa, Assistant Corporate Director for London and other roles within Corporate Banking.

Andrew holds a degree in Law (LLB) and is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers.