Gareth Evans
About Gareth Evans
Gareth Evans is a Business Design Leader at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in business analysis and project management, having held various roles within the organization and at other companies.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Gareth Evans currently serves as the Business Design Leader at Nationwide Building Society, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he manages significant technology, operational, and people change components. He leads a team responsible for a £400 million change programme, overseeing the migration from a legacy banking, reconciliation, and accounting platform to new systems of record. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Principal Business Analyst from 2015 to 2018 and as a Practice Development Manager from 2014 to 2015, both roles based in Swindon, United Kingdom.
Education and Expertise
Gareth Evans studied at the University of Leeds, where he achieved a degree in Management Studies and Psychology from 1994 to 1998. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in business analysis and change management, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles across different organizations.
Background
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, Gareth Evans held several positions at Ecclesiastical Insurance Group. He served as the Head of Business Analysis from 2012 to 2014, and as a Senior Project Manager from 2007 to 2009. He also worked as a Business Systems Manager at Ecclesiastical Insurance Group for one year in 2010. Earlier in his career, he was a Senior Consultant at IRI from 1999 to 2007, accumulating extensive experience in business analysis and project management.
Achievements
In his current role at Nationwide Building Society, Gareth Evans leads a major change programme valued at £400 million. He is responsible for overseeing the migration from outdated systems to new platforms, which involves managing complex technology and operational changes. His leadership in these initiatives reflects his capability in handling large-scale projects and driving organizational transformation.