GERARD LaROCCA is a Managing Director, Head of Operations globally, and the Chief Administrative Officer, Americas at Barclays Capital. He is also the Chief Executive of Barclays Capital US Broker Dealer; Barclays Capital Inc and the New York Branch Manager for Barclays Bank PLC. Based in New York, Mr. LaRocca joined Barclays Capital in 1998 as a Managing Director and Head of Operations, globally. In February 2000, he took on the additional role of Chief Financial Officer. The firm announced in November 2001, Mr. LaRocca's appointment as Chief Administrative Officer, Americas.

Mr. LaRocca brings to his position over 20 years of experience working in the financial services industry. He was previously a Managing Director at Salomon Brothers. Mr. LaRocca received his BS from Wagner College in 1979 and his MBA from Pace University in 1984. In July 2003, he was appointed to the INROADS New York City Board of Directors.