The swift and dramatic collapse of Lehman Brothers over one weekend in the middle of September 2008 stands as the defining moment of the global financial crisis. Two years on and many of the biggest names from the institutions at the centre of the banking crisis have re-emerged.

In many cases they have successfully reinvented themselves and won fresh backing from investors. Others have resurfaced in senior positions at boutiques and rival investment banks, while a handful remain below the radar. Here's a quick look at some of Lehman's former top brass, with catch-ups on what's happened to them over the past two years.