Andrew Block
Climate Risk Director, Barclays Bank Plc @Barclays Investment Bank
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WORK HISTORY
Climate Risk Director, Barclays Bank Plc @Barclays Investment Bank
London, GB
Providing oversight of Barclays’ Investment Bank, Corporate Bank, US Consumer Bank (Cards) and Private Bank & Wealth Management businesses management of the risk of financial losses due to climate change and environmental degradation- Developed and implemented enterprise-wide Sustainable Finance risk framework to manage emerging technology risks underpinning mobilisation of c$200bn to support the energy transition- Led the enterprise-wide stakeholder engagement to successfully deliver a complex regulatory and controls remediation- Navigated global regulatory requirements while balancing risk management and commercial targets.
EDUCATION
University of Cambridge
Master of Arts (MA), Engineering
Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment - University of Oxford
Climate-Related Financial Risk Programme, Climate Risk
King's College London
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Relations and National Security Studies
SKILLS
ABOUT ANDREW BLOCK
I help defence-focused commercial organisations — from global banks and consultancies to high-growth defence and dual-use SMEs — capitalise on the geopolitical shift driving renewed investment in European defence and critical infrastructure resilience. I bring 25+ years inside UK and NATO defence, combined with a decade in financial services leading systemic-risk management, regulatory delivery, enterprise-wide transformation and financing the energy transition. This blend lets me bridge defence, government, finance and technology to create clarity, momentum and measurable outcomes. My career includes technology implementation, frigate command, senior advisory roles to NATO and UK MoD ministers, and leadership positions in a major universal bank, where I built teams and systems to manage systemic financial risks and deliver complex regulatory change. I combine an operator’s understanding of defence with a banker’s discipline for structured delivery, risk management and cross-functional execution. I am most valuable where organisations need a leader trusted across the defence ecosystem to align stakeholders, shape strategy and drive delivery — whether in Chief of Staff, Strategy & Transformation, Defence Banking, Risk Management, or growth and operations roles in emerging defence and dual-use technology companies. Core Strengths Leadership & Teams - Building and leading high-performance teams in operational, commercial and regulated environments. Transformation & Execution - Translating complex goals into structured plans, sequencing delivery and unblocking decisions. Strategic Outlook - Global experience engaging senior political, military and corporate leaders; adept at maintaining clarity, momentum and alignment in uncertain, resource-constrained settings. Financial Risk & Regulation - Hands-on experience across systemic, climate and emerging risks; governance; operating models; and regulatory delivery. 🤝 Stakeholder Engagement - Trusted relationships across government, defence, finance, industry and technology; pragmatic, solutions-focused approach. Defence Technology & Sustainable Finance - Passionate about two domains that are critical to our future and where the financing talent in London can make a difference.
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