Luke Robertson
About Luke Robertson
Luke Robertson is the Chief Information Officer at Nationwide Building Society, a position he has held since 2021. He has a diverse background in technology leadership, having previously worked at organizations such as Centrica, Virgin Money, and IBM Global Business Services.
Current Role at Nationwide Building Society
Luke Robertson serves as the Chief Information Officer at Nationwide Building Society, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the organization's information technology strategy and operations. His focus includes enhancing technology infrastructure and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Robertson's leadership aims to drive innovation and improve service delivery within the society.
Previous Experience at Centrica
Robertson has significant experience from his tenure at Centrica, where he worked as Group Chief Technology Officer from 2018 to 2020. He later returned to Centrica as Chief Information Officer for a brief period from 2020 to 2021. During his time at Centrica, he contributed to technology strategy and implementation, focusing on business transformation initiatives.
Career at Virgin Money
Before his roles at Centrica, Luke Robertson worked at Virgin Money as Head of IT Solutions & Technology from 2013 to 2015. His responsibilities included managing IT solutions and technology strategies to support the bank's operations in London, United Kingdom. This role allowed him to gain valuable insights into the financial services sector.
Experience at IBM Global Business Services
Robertson's career includes multiple roles at IBM Global Business Services, where he held various executive positions from 2006 to 2013. He served as Associate Partner for the UKI Financial Services sector, followed by roles as Executive Partner for UKI and Head of Technology Strategy for Europe. His work focused on developing technology strategies tailored for financial services, contributing to significant projects and initiatives.
Background in Enterprise Architecture
Luke Robertson has a strong background in enterprise architecture and technology delivery, with over three decades of experience in the field. His early career included a decade-long role as an Architect at Eagle Star Ltd. He has a proven track record in delivering technology-enabled business transformation and executing IT strategies across various organizations.