Barry is the Chairman and founder of Hobart Capital Markets, having started the business in January 2005.  As Chairman of the Board he assists his fellow directors with development of the company’s strategy.

Colin is the Chief Executive Officer and one of the founders of Hobart Capital Markets, having started the business with Barry Townsley in January 2005. He is responsible for overseeing all areas of the business and is also responsible, with the rest of the board, for the company’s strategies and direction.

Colin began his career at Nat West before joining Hichens, Harrison & Co in 1987 initially in the corporate finance department, subsequently becoming Head of Operations. In 1990 when Hichens became a PLC Colin was appointed as one of the three Directors.

Ray is the firms Company Secretary and joined the business in February 2005. He was the Companies Finance Director but is now responsible for secretarial duties and assisting the Chairman on various ad hoc matters. Ray is an accountant who began his career with Spicer & Pegler. He joined Barry Townsley as Finance Partner for Townsley & Co in 1988. For a number of years he was also responsible for the firms Compliance regulation. The business of Townsley & Co was sold in 1999 and Ray then became an Associate Director of Insinger Townsley until February 2005.