Barclays appoints Anand Ramachandran as head of ASEAN equity research

He will report to Jon Scoffin, Head of Research - Asia Pacific.

In a statement, Barclays announced the appointment of Anand Ramachandran as Managing Director, Head of ASEAN Equity Research. Mr. Ramachandran will be based in Singapore and continues to report to Jon Scoffin, Head of Research - Asia Pacific.

Mr. Ramachandran, who joined Barclays in 2011 as Head of Telecoms, Internet and Media Sector in Asia ExJapan Equity Research will retain his sector responsibilities in addition to leading and further developing Barclays ASEAN Equity Research business within Barclays Investment Bank in Asia Pacific.

Commenting on the appointment, Jon Scoffin, Head of Research - Asia Pacific said: “I am very excited to have Anand, one of our most experienced leaders in Asia Pacific Research, take up this position. His 16 years industry experience, which include a strong track record covering ASEAN stocks as well as deep knowledge of the region, make him the ideal candidate to lead our push into South East Asia”

Mike Di Iorio, Head of Equities - Asia Pacific, said: “Anand’s appointment is another important step for our Asia Pacific Equities franchise. Barclays has a long standing commitment to ‘lead with content’ by providing our clients with a differentiated research product and Anand’s role will be integral to this aim. This  appointment reflects the further expansion of our product into ASEAN following the establishment of research teams in Greater China, Japan, Korea and India in the past three years.”