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Josh Critchley

Vice Chair, Global Investment Banking, RBC Capital Markets and Executive Coach

London, UK

Josh Critchley

Goldman Sachs International

MacLaren Cummings

Josh’s Biography

Joshua (Josh) Critchley is a senior leader in financial services, having spent over thirty years in investment banking advising boards and management teams on a variety of complex strategic, financial and operational issues.

He is Vice Chair of Global Investment Banking for the Royal Bank of Canada. He was previously their long-time Head of European and Asian Investment Banking, serving in that role for twelve years, including seven years as a member of RBC Capital Markets’ Global Operating Committee. He joined RBC in 2009 to help lead the build-out of RBC’s investment banking and equities footprint in Europe as part of RBC becoming a full-service investment banking provider.

Before RBC Josh held senior roles in Corporate Broking and Equity Capital Markets at Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch.

Josh’s philanthropic interests span the environment (he serves on the Development Board of the Zoological Society of London); child and young adult health outcomes (Josh was one of the founding members of the NSPCC Concept Club and a former member of GOSH’s Tick Tock Club); as well as... Joshua (Josh) Critchley is a senior leader in financial services, having spent over thirty years in investment banking advising boards and management teams on a variety of complex strategic, financial and operational issues.

He is Vice Chair of Global Investment Banking for the Royal Bank of Canada. He was previously their long-time Head of European and Asian Investment Banking, serving in that role for twelve years, including seven years as a member of RBC Capital Markets’ Global Operating Committee. He joined RBC in 2009 to help lead the build-out of RBC’s investment banking and equities footprint in Europe as part of RBC becoming a full-service investment banking provider.

Before RBC Josh held senior roles in Corporate Broking and Equity Capital Markets at Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch.

Josh’s philanthropic interests span the environment (he serves on the Development Board of the Zoological Society of London); child and young adult health outcomes (Josh was one of the founding members of the NSPCC Concept Club and a former member of GOSH’s Tick Tock Club); as well as the educational development and empowerment of young adults (Josh and his wife run a scholarship programme for girls at the UCL Academy Swiss Cottage); and he is a speaker for Take the Lead, a free employability programme from the Old Vic Theatre for students in years 11-13. As a senior leader at RBC he has helped drive the relationship between GOSH and RBC, including the marquee annual RBC Race for the Kids. In 2024 Josh was made a Trustee of the Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity.

Josh has a strong interest in leadership, coaching, mentoring and development and is a graduate of Meyler Campbell’s Mastered executive coaching programme and an Honorary Senior Visiting Fellow at Bayes Business School, City St George’s, University of London.

Josh is married to Elizabeth, the managing partner of a global private equity firm, and they live with their four children in London. READ MORE VIEW LESS

Josh’s Background

RBC Capital Markets

Vice Chair, Global Investment Banking

Sep 2009 - Present

London, UK

RBC Capital Markets is part of Royal Bank of Canada and a top 10 Global Investment Bank with offices in 18 countries. Josh Critchley currently serves as Vice Chair, Global Investment Banking at RBC. He was previously Head of European and Asian Investment Banking, a position he held for twelve years.

Goldman Sachs

Managing Director, UK Equity Capital Markets

2004 - 2009

London, UK

Founded in 1869 and headquartered in New York, the Goldman Sachs Group is a leading financial institution offering a wide range of financial services to corporations, governments and individuals. Goldman Sachs opened its first London office in 1970 with a team of just five people. Today, the firm’s London campus includes three buildings and employs 6,000 staff.

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Philanthropy

Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity

Trustee

2024 - Present

London, UK

In 2024 Josh was appointed as a Trustee of the Great Ormond Street Hospital charity.

The UCL Academy

The Critchley Scholarship

2018 - Present

The Critchley Scholarship was founded in 2018 by Elizabeth Critchley. It is a prestigious educational award offered to exceptional female students at the UCL Academy in London, providing opportunities for academic and personal development through a programme of talks and visits.

Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity

Supporter and Fundraiser, RBC Race for the Kids

2010 - Present

London, UK

RBC Race for the Kids in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is an annual charity event organised by the Royal Bank of Canada. Participants run a 5K race through London's Hyde Park, raising funds for GOSH's vital paediatric healthcare services and research. Over the years, Josh has played a significant role in fostering the partnership between GOSH and RBC.

NSPCC

Founder Member of NSPCC's Concept Club

2018 - 2022

London, UK

Josh Critchley was a founding member of the NSPCC’s Concept Club, a donation-based initiative that helps the charity turn new and innovative ideas into direct services for children and families.

Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity

Former member of GOSH's Tick Tock Club

London, UK

Josh is a former member of Great Ormond Street Hospital's Tick Tock Club, a membership programme designed to encourage regular donations and support for the hospital's work. The programme’s name, "Tick Tock," represents the importance of time when it comes to treating children with complex medical needs and the need for ongoing support.

Zoological Society of London (ZSL)

Development Board Member

London, UK

Josh is a member of ZSL’s Development Board, a group of individuals and professionals who oversee fundraising efforts, foster partnerships, and support conservation projects for wildlife preservation and research.

The Old Vic

Speaker, Take the Lead

London, UK

Josh is a guest speaker for The Old Vic’s Take the Lead programme, a free employability initiative for students aged between 15 and 18. It aims to develop skills and confidence through workshops, mentoring, and work experience.

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Awards & Recognition

Financial News

Investment Banker of the Week

Jun 2010

London, UK

Josh was named 'Investment Banker of the Week' by Financial News.

Specialist Courses

Meyler Campbell

Mastered Executive Coaching Programme

2023

Josh is a graduate of Meyler Campbell’s Mastered programme, a prestigious executive coaching training initiative designed to equip professionals with advanced coaching and mentoring skills.

Mentoring

Bayes Business School, City, University of London

Honorary Senior Visiting Fellow

London, UK

Bayes Business School (formerly Cass Business School) is part of City, University of London, and is renowned for its excellence in business education and research. The school offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education programmes in various business-related fields, including finance, management, marketing, entrepreneurship, and more.

Josh’s Education

Bayes Business School, City, University of London

BSc (Hons), Business Management

1990 - 1993

Royal Grammar School, Guildford

1983 - 1988