LONDON â€" James Bardrick, a veteran banker in London, has been named head of Citigroup’s business in Britain.
Mr. Bardrick, who is now Citi’s co-chief of corporate and investment banking for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, will replace Maurice Thompson, who is leaving to pursue interests outside the industry, according to an internal memorandum reviewed by DealBook.
In addition to serving as chief country officer for Britain, Mr. Bardrick will continue to focus on some clients as vice chairman of corporate and investment banking for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He will also continue to serve as a member of that region’s operating committee.
In his new post, according to the memo, “James will serve the critical role of protecting and leading the Citi franchise in the U.K.â€
Mr. Bardrick joined Citi in 1987. He has been co-chief of corporate and investment banking for Europe, the Middle East and Africa alongside Manuel Falcó since 2009.
Mr. Thompson joined Citi as a vice chairman in 2001 and was named country head for Britain in 2012. He previously worked at SG Warburg and Deutsche Bank.
