Barry’s association with the School began nearly 20 years ago when his two sons, Will and Tom, boarded at Sheriff House. Since then, he joined The Arnold Foundation board followed by the Governing Body, succeeding Cindy Holmes as chair in July 2020. Professionally, Barry was a corporate partner in the City law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and subsequently chairman of the European M&A group of Jefferies, the investment bank. Since his retirement, Barry has been able to pursue his love of sport. He is the Deputy Chairman of the England and Wales Cricket board having previously been Chairman of Glamorgan County Cricket Club. He is also a member of the MCC and Highgate and Loch Lomond Golf Clubs and a committed supporter of Welsh rugby and Arsenal FC.
Appointed by:
Governing Body (2012)