Enter Mack the Knife, exit Barclays' Mister Slowpoke

12 July 2015 - 02:00
By BRUCE WHITFIELD

Newly appointed Barclays Group executive chairman John McFarlane made a top-secret visit to South Africa last week, ahead of Wednesday's news that he'd led a coup to unseat group CEO Antony Jenkins. His visit followed a meeting with Jenkins, at which the CEO was informed of the board's decision to let him go, just three years into his tenure.

This article is reserved for Sunday Times subscribers.

A subscription gives you full digital access to all Sunday Times content.

Please visit SundayTimes.co.za in your desktop to view our latest subscription options.

Already subscribed? Simply sign in below.

Sign In

Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@timeslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.