Barclays has appointed Mathias Gonzalez as Chief Investment Officer, Barclays (Suisse) SA and Head of Investments for Barclays Private Bank, Switzerland and Dubai. He has also been appointed a member of the Executive Committee of Barclays Bank (Suisse) SA. 

Mathias Gonzalez as Chief Investment Officer, Barclays

Mathias has over 20 years of experience working in investments and with Ultra High Net Worth clients. Prior to joining Barclays, he held various senior positions at Pictet with a focus on the Middle East region. Before joining Pictet, Mathias worked at J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs covering ultra-high net worth individuals across multiple regions.

In this new role, Mathias will be responsible for all private bank investments business in Switzerland and Dubai. He will work alongside Private Bankers to develop investment opportunities and deliver end-to-end solutions for the UHNW and Family Office client base.

Mathias joined Barclays in November 2024 and is based in Geneva. He reports to Jean-Damien Marie, Global Head of Investments, Private Bank & Wealth Management. 

Jean Damien-Marie, Global Head of Investments, Barclays Private Bank, commented, “I am pleased to welcome Mathias to the team. His previous experience makes him ideally placed to help us extend our investment platform and build greater collaboration with Barclays leading Investment and Corporate Bank, as we continue to bring bespoke investment solutions to our Family Office and UHNW clients in Switzerland and the Middle East.”

Rahim Daya, CEO, Barclays Suisse and Head of Barclays Private Bank Middle East, added, “Switzerland remains a key location for many clients who appreciate the security and stability of the region. At the same time, we are now seeing many clients looking to the Middle East for investment diversification. Mathias’ appointment is an example of how we continue to grow and adapt to respond to the evolving need of our clients."

"His profound knowledge in the field of investments and his vast experience working across both regions will allow us to bring Barclays' global network and our investment expertise, insights and tailored opportunities to Family Offices and UHNW clients across both regions.”

About Barclays 
Barclays is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group.