Barclays' board cannot think of many other potential candidates who would both have the reforming zeal and would be able to command the respect of the bank's serving investment bankers (Richard Meddings of Standard Chartered is someone whose name is also under consideration).

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He is also the gold standard for veterans: Precisely because Jeter isn't a showboater and always gives the appearance of being in command and control, would-be prima donnas keep themselves in check.

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