As 2026 begins, SRP looks back at last year’s most relevant people moves highlighting new hires and exits at the main issuers of structured products.
Barclays Barclays started the year with the hire of former Goldman Sachs equity derivatives (EQD) veteran Paul Johnson (right) as head of equities, Asia Pacific (Apac) . In this role, Johnson is leading the equities franchise in the region with a focus on EQD, equity-linked financing, electronic trading and have oversight of prime. Based in Hong Kong SAR, he reports functionally to Scott McDavid , global head of equities, and regionally to Jaideep Khanna , CEO of Barclays, Ap