Barclays Appoints New Head of M&A Advisory for Japan

Kensuke Nakatsuka to lead the bank's strategic transactions team in the country.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:49am

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Barclays has named Kensuke Nakatsuka as the new head of M&A advisory for its Japan investment banking business. Nakatsuka, who has over 20 years of experience in M&A advisory, will lead the team in advising clients on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, spinoffs, and other strategic transactions.

Why it matters

This appointment underscores Barclays' commitment to growing its investment banking presence in Japan, a key market for global M&A activity. Nakatsuka's extensive experience will be valuable in helping the bank's Japanese clients navigate complex strategic transactions.

The details

Barclays said Nakatsuka most recently served as the deputy head of Japan for Chicago-based investment bank Lincoln International. In his new role, he will be responsible for leading the bank's M&A advisory team in Japan and advising clients on a range of strategic corporate actions.

  • Barclays announced Nakatsuka's appointment on April 13, 2026.

The players

Kensuke Nakatsuka

An experienced M&A advisor with over 20 years in the industry, Nakatsuka will now lead Barclays' M&A advisory team in Japan.

Barclays

A major U.K. bank that is looking to expand its investment banking capabilities in the Japanese market through this key appointment.

Lincoln International

A Chicago-based investment bank where Nakatsuka previously served as the deputy head of Japan.

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The takeaway

Barclays' decision to bring on an experienced M&A advisor like Kensuke Nakatsuka signals the bank's intent to grow its presence and influence in Japan's robust mergers and acquisitions landscape.