Verdun Edgtton possesses extensive experience in corporate governance and legal affairs, currently serving as the Regional Head of U.S. Corporate Secretariat and Corporate Secretary for Barclays US LLC & Barclays Bank DE since July 2020. Prior roles include Head of Corporate Affairs & Corporate Secretary at MUFG Securities Americas Inc. and Executive Director of Firmwide Market Risk at JPMorgan Chase. Verdun's career began in legal practice, with significant positions at BNY Mellon, Institutional Design Ltd., and various law firms, providing expertise in M&A transactions, corporate governance, and securities law. Verdun holds an LLM in Corporate Law from New York University School of Law and a combined LLB and BA from The University of Auckland.