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Citi’s UK boss opens up on his mental health struggles: ‘If I was working, it was a distraction from the sadness’

Mental health struggles among City professionals are on the rise. James Bardrick tells his story

James Bardrick says that when his mental health deteriorated, he turned to his work, rather than seeking help
James Bardrick says that when his mental health deteriorated, he turned to his work, rather than seeking help

When Citigroup acquired Schroders’ investment banking division in 2000, James Bardrick threw himself into his work.

Now UK chief executive at Citi, he admits he was used to putting in long hours and “couldn’t get enough” of investment banking after spending the first five years of his career in engineering.

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