Nik Hart
About Nik Hart
Nik Hart serves as the Head of IT Architecture at Legal & General, where he provides architectural leadership for transformation initiatives. He has extensive experience in the financial services sector, having previously held various roles at Lloyds Banking Group and Legal & General.
Current Role at Legal & General
Nik Hart serves as the Head of IT Architecture at Legal & General since 2023. In this role, he leads a multi-disciplinary architecture team that encompasses Enterprise, Solution, Data, and Technical Architects. His responsibilities include providing architectural leadership for transformation initiatives and shaping technology strategy and roadmaps for Group Functions within the organization. Hart's leadership is crucial for aligning technology with business objectives.
Previous Experience at Legal & General
Prior to his current position, Nik Hart held several roles at Legal & General. He worked as a Principal Enterprise Architect from 2021 to 2023, contributing to enterprise-level architectural decisions. Additionally, he served as Interim Head of IT Architecture for four months in 2023. His tenure at Legal & General has involved significant contributions to architectural leadership and strategy.
Experience at Lloyds Banking Group
Nik Hart has extensive experience at Lloyds Banking Group, where he worked from 2006 to 2021. His roles included Solution Architect from 2006 to 2011, Lead Architect - Retail Risk from 2012 to 2015, and Enterprise Architect from 2015 to 2021. Throughout his time at Lloyds, he was involved in various architectural initiatives that shaped technology solutions and strategies.
Education and Expertise
Nik Hart studied Computer Science at the University of Exeter, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from 1996 to 1999. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in IT architecture, enabling him to effectively lead architectural teams and initiatives in his professional roles.