Oliver Gregson

Spear’s Review

Oliver Gregson heads up the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands desks for J.P. Morgan Private Bank. A canny operator who is well respected by his peers and comes highly recommended by one veteran banker, Gregson formerly held a senior role in Barclays’ private client division. 

Equipped with more than 20 years of knowledge and experience, Gregson focuses on the needs of ‘the most sophisticated clients’. 

‘Getting to know our clients and their families, and truly understanding their goals, enables us to help them experience the full potential of their wealth,’ he says. 

In addition to overseeing the day-to-day business of the private bank, he is responsible for expanding its UHNW services throughout Europe.

Power List Profile

Sustainability, climate and the environment are personal passions for Oliver. Since his days at the University of Nottingham where Oliver graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Biology, he has held a variety of roles over a 22-year career in Financial Services. Currently, he is the Region Head for the United Kingdom, Channel Islands & Ireland within Asset & Wealth Management at J.P. Morgan and acts as the J.P. Morgan SE London Branch Manager.

Oliver is a member of the U.K. Philanthropy Governance Committee of the J.P. Morgan Corporate Foundation, focusing on Small Business and ESG. Working with partners, he also co-leads the sustainability vision for the International Private Bank and established the Global Private Bank’s Sustainable Investment Summit. Oliver is a member of the Sustainability Board for U.K. Finance, and he is a Trustee for Blue Ventures Marine Conservation. He was also a Council Member until 2020 of the Sustainable Markets Initiative, focusing on the need to accelerate global progress towards a sustainable future.