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Barclays appoints Edward Kirwan to lead UK Charities Investment Management

03 May 2012 12:11 GMT


The wealth and investment management division of Barclays today announces the appointment of Edward Kirwan as Director, UK Charities Investment Management.

Edward joins Barclays after 12 years at Coutts & Co. where he was responsible for establishing and managing the Charity Investment Team. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment, a trustee of a number of UK charities, a member of the Responsible Investment Academy and sits on the Independent Committee of the STOXX Christian Values Index.

Edward commented:

“I am very excited to be joining Barclays at a time of significant growth for the business – particularly in the charities sector. With Barclays reputation as a leading investment house, there is a tremendous opportunity to develop the national proposition for charities and deliver a world-class offering.”

David Semaya, Head of Wealth Management UK&I, added:

“Edward has an excellent industry reputation and a proven track record in building successful investment solutions for charities. With his experience and calibre, he will be an outstanding addition to the charities team which is headed up by Sasha Wiggins, National Head of Charities.”

ENDS

For further information contact:

Clare Milton, Barclays, Corporate Communications

+ 44 (0)20 3134 2327, clare.milton@barclays.com

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