Tariq Lateef
About Tariq Lateef
Tariq Lateef serves as the Head of IT Operations at Legal & General, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in IT management, having held leadership positions at various companies including SSP Worldwide, IRESS UK, and DPR Limited.
Current Position at Legal & General
Tariq Lateef serves as the Head of IT Operations at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he guides the IT department towards strategic, functional, and operational optimization. His responsibilities include overseeing the management of IT operations and ensuring that the infrastructure supports the company's objectives effectively. He is based in Solihull, England.
Previous Experience in IT Management
Before joining Legal & General, Tariq Lateef held several significant positions in IT management. He worked at DPR Limited as the Group Head of IT Infrastructure from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, he was the Head of Managed Services at SSP Worldwide from 2016 to 2018 and served as the Head of IT at IRESS UK from 2004 to 2015. His earlier experience includes a role as Server & Data Network Manager at Charles Schwab Europe from 2000 to 2003.
Educational Background
Tariq Lateef studied at Goldsmiths, University of London, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from 1992 to 1996. His foundational education was completed at Harborne Hill School, where he attended from 1982 to 1987.
Expertise in IT Infrastructure
Tariq Lateef possesses a broad range of experience in managing and operating large and complex IT infrastructures. He has a proven track record of exceeding targets through effective staff engagement and strong customer relationships. His expertise enables him to guide teams towards achieving operational excellence in IT.