Winners are selected by a panel of industry professionals who consider both professional achievement and wider contribution to society. Online public voting also accounts for 10 per cent of the final result.
A career spanning racing and banking
Before joining Weatherbys, Tom worked as an assistant trainer to multiple champion National Hunt trainer Paul Nicholls. He swapped racing for banking when he joined Weatherbys Racing Bank before moving to Weatherbys Private Bank in 2021.
Today, Tom, a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), supports clients and families across the country, including many whose relationship with Weatherbys began through racing and has since developed into a private banking relationship.
Oliver Barnett, Head of Private Clients, said: “This is terrific news and richly deserved. Tom is a highly regarded banker, not only by his colleagues and peers, but also by his clients and fellow professionals. His success is testament to the relationships he has built and the quality of advice and service he provides.”
Tom said: “It’s a real honour to be recognised at the 2026 Future Leaders Awards, particularly given the quality of the other finalists. I’m very grateful to everyone who voted and to my colleagues and clients for their continued support.”
Tom’s colleagues Alex Kamieniecki and Patrick Peake were also shortlisted at this year’s awards.
A year of industry recognition
The award adds to a strong year of industry recognition for the business. Several bankers have been included in the Spear’s 500 and Top 25 Banker list, while the bank was recently named Best Private Banking Boutique UK 2026 at the Global Private Banking Awards.
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