Published: January 15, 2026 at 9:45 am
BGF has appointed Ben Barker as its new chief investment officer (CIO), with the long-serving investment leader stepping up from his current role as head of portfolio.
Barker, who joined BGF in 2016 and has overseen portfolio, exits and value creation activity since 2023, takes up the position with immediate effect and will join the BGF board, reporting to CEO Andy Gregory.
He previously worked at banking giants HSBC, Halifax and Lloyds, as well as sitting on the board of multiple businesses as a non-executive director.
In his new role, Barker will be responsible for overseeing investment activity and portfolio management across all areas of the business, as the London-based firm continues to focus on disciplined investing and supporting management teams to deliver long-term returns.