One of the most recognisable faces in the largely private world of UK financial services, Martin Gilbert has made a name for himself by being at the centre of some of the biggest deals in the city.
The 66-year old could be settling into retirement, but instead has just sealed another big transaction, as AssetCo agreed to buy River and Mercantile Group for just under £100m.
But let's go back to the beginning in order to chart his career in full.
