Desiree Parker has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Desiree is currently the CEO and Co-Founder of The Foraging Fox Ltd since October 2014. Prior to that, they held several significant roles at Barclays, including Managing Director and Head of UK Investment Advisory and UK & EMEA Investment Product Distribution from March 2012 to September 2014. Desiree also served as the Global Co-Head of Derivatives and Structured Products Origination & Distribution from February 2011 to March 2012, and as the Head of UK Structured Products from July 2007 to January 2011.
Before joining Barclays, Desiree worked at Ingenious Media plc as a Director from May 2003 to June 2007. Desiree started their career as a Solicitor at Allen & Overy from January 2001 to August 2002. Prior to that, they were a Solicitor at Nabarro LLP from September 1997 to October 2000. Desiree also gained experience as an Analyst Associate at Goldman Sachs from October 1995 to August 1996.
Overall, Desiree Parker's extensive work experience demonstrates their strong leadership skills, expertise in investment advisory and distribution, structured products, and legal background.
Desiree Parker attended The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 1992 to 1995, where they pursued a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree in the field of Law. Following this, they enrolled at The College of Law, London from 1996 to 1997 to complete their Legal Practice Course, further specializing in Law.
October, 2014 - present