Copper Street Capital is deeply saddened to confirm the death of Justin Bull, Operating Partner at the firm, who has passed away unexpectedly from natural causes. He was 60 years old.

Justin was a highly respected figure in financial services, with a career spanning more than three decades in London and Hong Kong. Prior to joining Copper Street in 2016, he spent over 18 years at Barclays, where he held a number of senior leadership roles including Chief Operating Officer of the Global Investment Bank. Justin began his career in futures markets at Union Discount Company and went on to hold senior positions at Morgan Stanley and BZW.

Justin was a pioneer in the digitisation of trading and distribution. He played a central role in building Barclays’ BARX platform and in shaping the bank’s response to industry transformation in the early 2000s. He led distribution efforts in Asia-Pacific, helped navigate the integration of Lehman Brothers, and was known throughout his career for his integrity, judgement and ability to bring people together in complex situations.

Beyond the industry, Justin was a longstanding supporter of charitable and educational causes, including his advisory work with the Sutton Trust and his contribution to cancer research through The Institute of Cancer Research’s Discovery Club.

Jerry del Missier, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Copper Street Capital, said: “Justin was respected by everyone who worked with him. He was an innovator who saw early on the potential to digitise markets, and his organisational skills were instrumental in the development of Barclays Capital. In the often intense and tribal world of investment banking, Justin stood out as a beacon of fairness and calm. He brought people together, diffused tension with humour, and led with integrity. We worked side by side for nearly 30 years, and so I know that his absence will be profoundly felt both at Copper Street and across the financial services industry. Our thoughts are with Justin’s wife Lucy and his family, to whom he was devoted.”

Justin is survived by his wife Lucy, three adult children and a grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, Justin’s family have asked well-wishers to consider donations to CRIS Cancer, a charity he wholeheartedly supported: criscancer.enthuse.com

Plans for a memorial later this year are underway. Friends and former colleagues who wish to attend are invited to contact Copper Street Capital for further details via: info@copperstreetcapital.com.