The role of CCO has been newly created by the group.

Investec Wealth & Investment has appointed Barbara-Ann King to the newly-created role of chief commercial officer. She also joins the Investec Wealth & Investment board, subject to regulatory approval.

King’ brings 25 years of experience in wealth and asset management for private clients and family offices, including seven years with Citi in New York and eight years with Barclays Wealth in London. 

A graduate in law from the London School of Economics, King is a senior associate at the University of Cambridge’s Lucy Cavendish College.

Parent group Investec is listed in South Africa and London.