Rowena Harwar
About Rowena Harwar
Rowena Harwar is the Business Operations Director (Technology) at Nationwide Building Society, a position she has held since 2020. She has over a decade of experience in various roles within the organization, including Head of Programme Architecture and Solution Design Lead.
Current Role at Nationwide Building Society
Rowena Harwar serves as the Business Operations Director (Technology) at Nationwide Building Society. She has held this position since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing technology operations, ensuring that business objectives align with technological capabilities.
Previous Positions at Nationwide Building Society
Rowena Harwar has held multiple roles at Nationwide Building Society prior to her current position. She worked as Head of Programme Architecture from 2012 to 2020, where she led architectural initiatives. Additionally, she served as Solution Design Lead for the SAP Core Bank Programme from 2008 to 2010 and as Analysis & Design Practice Lead from 2010 to 2012.
Education and Qualifications
Rowena Harwar studied at the University of Portsmouth, where she earned a degree in Geography from 1984 to 1987. She furthered her education at the University of the West of England, obtaining a Diploma in Management Studies in 1992. Her educational background supports her expertise in business operations and technology management.
Background and Early Education
Rowena Harwar completed her early education at Bournemouth Grammar School for Girls. This foundational education provided her with the skills necessary for her later academic and professional pursuits.