Brian Etherton
About Brian Etherton
Brian Etherton serves as the Chief Architect for Infrastructure and Security at Nationwide Building Society, a position he has held since 2015. With a career spanning over two decades in IT and architecture, he has held various roles at Nationwide and previously at Portman Building Society and Legal & General Investment Management.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Brian Etherton has held multiple roles at Nationwide Building Society since 2008, demonstrating a progressive career within the organization. He currently serves as Chief Architect - Infrastructure & Security, a position he has held since 2015. Prior to this role, he was the Head of Enterprise Architecture from 2013 to 2015 and the Managing Enterprise Architect (Infrastructure & Security) from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, he worked as Head of IT Strategy and Architecture from 2011 to 2013. His extensive experience at Nationwide reflects his expertise in architecture and security within the financial services sector.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before his tenure at Nationwide Building Society, Brian Etherton worked at Portman Building Society as IS Service Delivery Manager from 2004 to 2008. His career in financial services also includes a significant role at Legal & General Investment Management, where he served as Head of IT Operation from 1998 to 2004. These positions contributed to his understanding of IT operations and service delivery in the financial industry.
Education and Expertise
Brian Etherton studied at Kelsey Park in Beckenham. His educational background, combined with his extensive professional experience, has equipped him with a strong foundation in IT strategy, architecture, and security. His roles have involved overseeing complex IT frameworks and ensuring the security and efficiency of infrastructure within large organizations.
Career Timeline
Brian Etherton's career spans over two decades in the IT and financial services sectors. He began his career at Legal & General Investment Management from 1998 to 2004, followed by a role at Portman Building Society from 2004 to 2008. He joined Nationwide Building Society in 2008 and has since progressed through various leadership positions, culminating in his current role as Chief Architect - Infrastructure & Security since 2015.