Barclays Appoints Joseph Lee Head High-Touch Sales Trading APAC

Barclays has appointed Joseph Lee as Head of High Touch Sales Trading for Asia Pacific, based in Hong Kong, as part of its strategic expansion in the region's equities business. Lee, who has around 30 years of experience including senior roles at HSBC, Credit Suisse, and Goldman Sachs, will lead high-touch cash trading efforts and report to Peter Ramsey, global head of cash equities, and Christian Treuer, head of equities distribution for APAC. This appointment follows Barclays' broader push to enhance its APAC equities platform, investing in areas such as structured derivatives, quantitative investment strategies, and expanding client coverage. The move aims to strengthen Barclays' position as a top-five global equities franchise by delivering high-quality execution and deeper client engagement. Lee will collaborate closely with key regional and global teams to integrate high-touch execution with existing program and electronic trading capabilities. His industry expertise and client-first approach are expected to drive further growth and connectivity with clients across the Asia Pacific region.