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Hi, I am Lucy Quist

Managing Director & Head of Transformation at Barclays. I drive global business evolution with strategic leadership in finance, telecoms, and tech.
I believe in collaborative leadership, resilience, and business growth through people.

ABOUT ME

ABOUT ME

Hi There! I'm Lucy Quist

Strategic Business Leader & Transformation Expert

I am passionate about driving large-scale transformation and resilience in global institutions. I’ve led major change efforts at Morgan Stanley and Barclays, and previously held CEO and executive positions in telecoms, including Airtel, Vodafone, and Millicom.

  • Current Role : MD & Head of Transformation, Barclays
  • Past Roles : Global Head of Firm Resilience – Morgan Stanley
  • Education : INSEAD MBA, BEng (Hons), University of East London
  • Languages : English, French (Business)
  • Boards : INSEAD, CSquared, Margins ID Group
  • Book : The Bold New Normal

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Experience

Managing Director, Global Transaction Banking

Present

Barclays

Leading transformation and repositioning efforts within the bank’s Global Transaction Banking business.

Managing Director, Global Head of Firm Resilience

Morgan Stanley

Led Business Continuity, Operational Resilience, Disaster Recovery, and Governance functions globally.

Global Head of Change – Tech Transformation

Morgan Stanley

Oversaw global technology change management initiatives across the organization.

CEO

Airtel

Led telecom operations, strategic growth, and regional expansion in Africa’s telecommunications market.

Leadership Roles

Vodafone, Millicom, Ford Motor Company

Served in strategic and technical leadership positions across telecoms and automotive sectors.

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Education

MBA

INSEAD Business School

Completed an MBA with focus on strategy, leadership, and business transformation. Currently serves on INSEAD's Board.

BEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering

University of East London

Graduated with First Class Honours; Chartered Electrical and Electronic Engineer.