Barclays has announced the appointment of Antonio (Tony) Castañon as Chief Operating Officer for its US Consumer Bank and Barclays Bank Delaware. In this role, Castañon will manage the bank's consumer operations across the United States.
Castañon brings over 30 years of experience in financial services to his new position. He previously served as Head of Credit and Collections for US Personal Bank Operations at Citi. His career includes roles such as Vice President at Citibank Mexico Operations and Technology, Chief Operations Officer for Citi Retail Services, and General Manager for the Sears Card Portfolio. He also held leadership positions at Sprint (now T-Mobile) and Aetna Health Care.
In his new role, Castañon will report directly to CEO Denny Nealon and join the executive committees for both the US Consumer Bank and Barclays Bank Delaware.
"Tony has a proven track record of leading diverse teams to deliver successful customer-centric outcomes," stated Denny Nealon, CEO of Barclays US Consumer Bank. "His passion for cultivating strong relationships and prioritizing mentorship will be a great fit for our culture. We look forward to his contributions as we continue to execute our strategy, grow and strengthen our portfolio, and deliver additional value for all our stakeholders."
Barclays US Consumer Bank is known as a prominent co-branded credit card issuer in the United States, offering programs that enhance customer loyalty for various institutions in travel, entertainment, retail, and affinity sectors. The bank provides co-branded credit cards, small business cards, private label credit cards, installment loans, online savings accounts, and CDs.