Head of European investment banking, DCM, Barclays Capital

BarCap’s debt capital markets division has been a formidable machine during the bull-run on credit over the last five years, but Winter will have to work hard to maintain the bank’s European rank in the wake of the credit crunch. Insiders say fitness fanatic Winter could have a big role in day-to-day management under Jerry del Missier, BarCap’s new head of investment banking.