Matthew Ponsonby and Giles Johnson have completed an incredible row across the North Atlantic Ocean, raising thousands of pounds for several charities and potentially breaking a world record.

When Matthew Ponsonby set out a five-year plan to grow BNP Paribas’ UK investment banking business in 2020, he decided on a code-name: ‘no excuses’.

In June 2023 Matthew Ponsonby will begin rowing the North Atlantic in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital. To contribute, please click on the link to Matthew's JustGiving page.

Matthew Ponsonby, Head of Global Banking for BNP Paribas, told IFR that “Brexit was a spur to invest in the UK rather than disinvest.”