Julie Gillespie
Regional Agricultural Manager - Covering the North West of England & N . Ireland .
I lead a team of 11 Agriculture Relationship Mangers who look
after our existing customers across that area as well as meeting new customers and fellow professionals . I am married with two grown up sons and love spending time with them and my grandson who has just turned 2 .
Lucy Guest
Regional Agricultural Manager - Covering the North East of England , Yorkshire & Scotland .
I am based In Durham and Joined the Agriculture Team in Jan 2023 having been in Barclays for 20 years , I am passionate about supporting others and have a love for Animals and Nature . I have a small holding and enjoy spending time with my Children and our horses and being outdoors in all weathers .
Dean Richardson Agricultural Relationship Director - Covering Cumbria & N . Lancashire .
I live in Carlisle and have been within the Agriculture Team for over 12 years . I spend most of my free time with my little boy who has just turned one , but I do enjoy spending time on the fells with my dog Sulley ; where I am completing all the Wainrights ( 115 / 214 ), travelling and following Carlisle United ’ s fortunes .
Dave Williams
Agricultural Relationship Director - Covering S . Lancashire & Cheshire .
I ’ m based on the Cheshire / Wales border and have been in the team for 13 years . When I ’ m not working , I enjoy car rallying , a day with the horses . A blast on a jet ski or game of golf but only in the good weather .
Steph Liston
Agricultural Relationship Manager - Covering Lancashire & Greater Manchester .
I re-joined the Agricultural Team last year when the opportunity came up to cover Lancashire , my home county . I love the outdoors and visiting different places .
Lisa Worthington-Jones
Agricultural Relationship Manager - Covering N . Wales & Cheshire .
I live in Mold , North Wales just down the road from my family beef and sheep farm . I have grown up farming , attended Harper Adams and love being involved in the industry . I have been in Barclays Agriculture for 14 years . In my spare time I enjoy running round after my 2 girls or helping out at home .
John Turner
Agricultural Relationship Manager - Covering East Yorkshire , N . Lincolnshire & the M62 corridor .
I have worked for Barclays since 2006 in the agricultural team and know both the sector and the area very well . When away from work I enjoy spending time with my grandchildren and the occasional round of golf .
Joanne Hobson
Agricultural Relationship Manager - Covering Co Durham & S . Northumberland .
I am based in Barnard Castle , Co Durham and have worked in the Agricultural Team for the past 16 years . When I am not working , I enjoy spending time with my husband and son . We enjoy outdoor activities including mountain biking , countryside walks and socialising with our family and friends .
Paula Haycocks
Agricultural Relationship Director - Covering Mid & North Wales .
I am based on the Shropshire / Welsh Border and have been part of the Agricultural Team for 18 years which I love . When I ’ m not working with my farmers , I am spending time with my children , either in my garden or cooking , or weekend away in Wales at my lovely caravan socialising with my friends .
Martin Dodd
Agricultural Relationship Director - Covering County Durham , Northumberland & South East Scotland .
I am based in County Durham and have worked in the Agricultural team for 10 years . When I am not working , I enjoy going to the cinema with friends and family .
Ed Hindmarsh
Agricultural Relationship Manager - Covering Cumbria & South West Scotland .
I ’ ve been within the Barclays Agricultural Team for over 12 yrs . I live in Penrith and love my hobby of cycling and live in the perfect place for this being next to the Lake District . Married with two mini Daschunds !
Nick Sheffer
Agricultural Relationship Manager - Covering Northumberland & Scottish Borders .
I ’ m based near Alnwick , and for the past 13 years , have helped farmers secure sufficient bank finance , to allow their business ’ s to grow and develop . Away from work , I love motorsport and spending time by the coast or in the hills !
Phil Ackroyd
Agricultural Relationship Manager - Covering Yorkshire & N . Lincolnshire .
I am based in Yorkshire and have been in the Agricultural Team for the past 8 years . I enjoy being part of the rural communities and supporting the sector . In my spare time I enjoy sport and spending time with my young daughter and family .
Tim Watson
Agricultural Relationship Director - Covering Yorkshire .
Based in North Yorkshire , having been with the team for 16 years . When not at work I enjoy breaks in Scotland , watching Rugby with friends and walking my dogs .
Gareth Maplethorpe
Agricultural Relationship Director - Covering Lincolnshire & E . Yorkshire .
Living in Sheffield and originally from Lincolnshire and from a farming background I have worked for Barclays for 19 years and have been part of the agriculture team for almost 7 of those . When I am not working , I have 2 young sons to keep me busy although they are now of age where they are keen to come and watch the football or cricket with me at the weekend .
Liam Brittain
Agricultural Relationship Manager - Covering N . Yorkshire .
I joined Agriculture from 6th form 5 years ago and joined the North West team in November 2022 . I live in Leyburn , North Yorkshire . Outside of work , I enjoy my hobbies , playing golf and breeding and showing poultry .
Judith Wood
Agricultural Relationship Manager - Covering N . Yorkshire & County Durham .
I have been a part of our North East Agricultural team for a number of years . I am married to a farmer and live on our family farm with our 3 children near Sedgefield . Outside of work I enjoy supporting our local agricultural show and fund raising as part of the County Durham RABI committee .
Helen Griffiths
Agricultural Relationship Manager - Covering Cheshire & N . Ireland .
I ’ m based in Nantwich , Cheshire and have worked in agriculture for the past 13 years . I enjoy being part of my local rural community and supporting the sector . In my spare time I enjoy countryside walks , theatre and socialising with friends and family .
Caroline Doyle
Agricultural Relationship Manager - Covering N . Ireland
I ’ m based in Northern Ireland and have been part of the Agricultural team for 10 years . I am a farmer ’ s daughter and a member of
the UFU Women in Ag committee . I am a keen rugby fan , I play and coach Girls youth rugby in my spare time as well as a busy mum of 2 girls .
Chris Murray
Agricultural Relationship Director - Covering N . Ireland
With 20 years banking experience supporting clients across Northern Ireland . A lover of the outdoors , keen runner & cyclist . Married with our first child on the way this year !
Donna Buchanan
Agricultural Relationship Director - Covering Scotland
I have worked for Barclays for many years and during this
time loved supporting our Local Farmers and landed estates . I enjoy spending time socialising with my husband and walking our dogs .