The new head will lead and accelerate Barclays Private Bank’s growth ambitions in India.

UK-listed Barclays yesterday appointed Adrish Ghosh (pictured) as head of Barclays Private Bank for India, reinforcing the bank’s focus on growing its presence in the region.

Based in Mumbai, Ghosh has served as interim head of Private Bank, India since August last year. Prior to this, he was head of distribution for Private Bank India, where he helped to strengthen client engagement, supporting the continued growth of the business. The move follows the exit of Nitin Singh last August who was head of Barclays Private Bank Asia. 

The bank has been bolstering its presence in the region, most recently opening its new office in DLF Downtown, Gurugram. It is the second office in the National Capital Region (NCR), complementing the existing centre in Noida.

With more than 25 years’ experience in financial services, Ghosh will be responsible for leading the growth of the business, in particular delivering tailored solutions to clients seeking access to international wealth corridors, as well as bolstering Barclays Private Bank’s presence in the Indian market. He joined the bank in 2008 and previously worked for the IL&FS Group across private equity, fiduciary and business development. He will continue to report to Annabelle Bryde, head of Barclays Private Bank International.

Following his appointment, Pranav Khanna will take on an expanded role as head of distribution for Private Bank India. Khanna joined the bank in September 2025, bringing more than 25 years of experience in financial services, wealth management, and fiduciary advisory across India and international markets.

“Adrish has played a pivotal role in strengthening our client engagement and driving growth in India, a strategically important market for Barclays Private Bank,” Bryde said. “Alongside Adrish, Pranav’s expanded role will be key to further enhancing our distribution capabilities and ensuring we continue to offer our clients the best of Barclays across the region.”

India remains a priority for the bank, with growing demand from ultra-high net worth clients and family offices seeking access to international wealth corridors as well as domestic services in India. It is projected to become the world’s fourth-largest economy in 2026. To support this growth, more than 30 senior bankers and product specialists have been appointed to join the bank from leading institutions, bringing decades of collective experience across private banking and the firm's sophisticated range of investment, banking and lending solutions.

Barclays has been present in Asia Pacific for over 50 years, supporting corporations and financial institutions across key markets including Australia, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Mainland China, Singapore, and Taiwan.

The bank recently appointed Werner Schlossmacher as its chief operating officer for Barclays Private Bank Asia. Based in Singapore, the role is a newly formed one. Schlossmacher's appointment comes as Barclays is preparing to establish a private banking booking centre in Singapore later in 2026, representing something of a full return to an on-the-ground presence in the Asian city-state by the UK-listed bank.