Barclays Bank Ireland MD to join Claret Capital

Private investment firm Claret Capital has today announced that Tom McAleese will be joining the firm in Spring 2008 as chief operating officer.

McAleese, currently managing director of Barclays Bank Ireland, will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the business and assisting Domhnal Slattery, managing partner, and his team with growing Claret.

"We are delighted that Tom is joining the firm and this is a strong endorsement for our business," said Slattery.

"His experience will help us grow Claret in the next phase of our development in the coming years."

Donal Roche, chairman of Barclays Bank Ireland said: "We wish Tom every success in his new role.

"He has been instrumental in helping us build Barclays corporate and investment banking operations in Ireland over the past four years.

"I am happy to confirm that the current strong management team in Barclays will continue to provide excellent service to our customers, grow our business and execute on the growth strategy in Ireland.

"Our search for Tom's successor is underway and a further announcement will follow in due course."