Policy Breakfast with François Baroin, Global Chairman of Investment Banking for Barclays and Chairman Barclays France

The French-American Foundation is pleased to announce its first Policy Breakfast of 2025, marking the beginning of our 50th Anniversary Season. This exclusive event will feature François Baroin, Global Chairman of Investment Banking for Barclays and Chairman of Barclays France, in an insightful conversation with FAF Board Member Roy Kabla.

François Baroin, a key figure in international finance, will provide his expert analysis on the economic outlook for France and the broader Eurozone. He will also discuss the potential impact of U.S. trade policies, including tariffs, and what we can expect politically in Europe during 2025.

This breakfast offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable perspectives on critical economic and political issues shaping both Europe and the United States.

François is a well-known figure, having held several ministerial offices and previously served as a member of parliament. He was Government Spokesman, Interior Minister, Finance Minister and Minister of the Economy in France between 2005 and 2012.

François was appointed as a Senior Advisor to Barclays in 2018 and has since then made an impressive contribution to the bank’s activities, notably playing a key role in the expansion of Barclays Corporate and Investment Bank in France. Given the success of this partnership, François will now take on a broader role as Chairman of Barclays, France, and increase his involvement to help grow Barclays’ franchise in the country.

In his new and expanded role François will focus on driving client relationships, commercial opportunities and revenue growth across all of the bank’s business lines in France.