Barclays is pleased to announce the appointment of Isabelle Millat as the new Head of Sustainable Finance for Global Markets and Barclays Europe. In her new capacity, based in Paris, Millat will assume responsibility for leading the expansion of Barclays’ sustainability offerings in Global Markets, as well as enhancing the overall sustainable finance franchise for Barclays Europe. She will collaborate closely with various teams within Global Markets, including Equities, Fixed Income, Municipal Financing, and Securitization, while also serving on the Barclays Europe Executive Committee.
Isabelle Millat brings a wealth of experience to Barclays, following a successful 18-year tenure at Société Générale, where she most recently held the position of Head of Sustainability for Global Markets. Previous to her time at Société Générale, she served as a Senior Consultant for Capgemini Consulting, further enriching her expertise in the field.
This appointment signifies Barclays’ continuous efforts to fortify its sustainable finance capabilities and teams. In recent developments, Barclays appointed Rafael Abati as Co-Head of the Energy Transition Group, marking the establishment of the Energy Transition Group within its Corporate and Investment Bank in January. Furthermore, Barclays recently introduced a new Sustainable Banking Group within its Capital Markets business. As part of its 2022 objectives, Barclays has set a target to facilitate $1 trillion of sustainable and transition financing between 2023 and the end of 2030. As of July, the company has already delivered over £87 billion ($112 billion) of green finance towards this goal.
Adeel Khan, Barclays Head of Global Markets, has expressed the bank’s commitment to advancing its sustainable finance strategy across Global Markets. He has underscored the importance of attracting top-tier talent, such as Isabelle, to drive the bank’s growth initiatives. Khan has highlighted the team’s remarkable progress in generating momentum for clients, particularly in securitization and municipal financing, emphasizing the strong execution and outcomes achieved thus far.
Barclays’ strategic decision to appoint Isabelle Millat underscores the bank’s unwavering dedication to sustainable finance at both a regional and global level, marking a significant step towards achieving their ambitious financing targets. With Millat’s wealth of experience, Barclays is well-positioned to continue making substantial strides in sustainable finance and solidify its position as a frontrunner in the field.