14 Facts About Antony Jenkins

Antony Peter Jenkins was born on 11 July 1961 and is a British business executive.

Antony Jenkins was the group chief executive of Barclays from 30 August 2012 until his dismissal on 8 July 2015.

Antony Jenkins studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University of Oxford, and was an undergraduate student at University College, Oxford graduating in 1982.

Antony Jenkins continued his studies in the Cranfield School of Management at Cranfield University gaining a Master of Business Administration degree in 1988.

Antony Jenkins began his career in finance at Barclays as a graduate in 1983, but subsequently moved to Citigroup where he was promoted to lead the company's branded credit card business.

In 2009, Antony Jenkins was promoted to chief executive of the retail and business banking group and asked to join the executive committee.

Antony Jenkins was appointed as Barclays' group chief executive on 30 August 2012.

In 2016, Antony Jenkins launched 10x Future Technologies, a Fintech company based in London.

Antony Jenkins served on the board of Visa Europe Ltd from 2008 until 2011.

Antony Jenkins is closely involved with a number of charitable institutions as well and is a Patron for Government Employee Engagement.

Antony Jenkins is a One Young World Counsellor, speaking to One Young World delegates about responsible capitalism at Summits in Zurich, Switzerland in 2011, Pittsburgh, United States in 2012, Johannesburg, South Africa in 2013 and Dublin, Ireland in 2014.

Antony Jenkins was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2021 Birthday Honours for services to business in his role as chair of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

Antony Jenkins met his wife, Amanda Benson, during university and they married in 1984.

Antony Jenkins is an ardent music lover who says he listens to rock, jazz, or classical music.