Umesh Jetha
About Umesh Jetha
Umesh Jetha serves as the Head of Digital Transition at Nationwide Building Society, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in digital and operational roles, including previous positions at Visa and Barclaycard.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Umesh Jetha has been serving as the Head of Digital Transition at Nationwide Building Society since 2018. In this role, he focuses on overseeing the digital transformation initiatives within the organization. His tenure has spanned six years, contributing to the evolution of digital services in the financial sector. Prior to this position, he held the role of Agile@scale Chief Operations Officer at the same institution for a period of six months in 2017.
Professional Experience at Visa
Umesh Jetha has held multiple roles at Visa, showcasing a diverse career in digital product execution and project management. He served as Vice President Head of Transition Engagement and Delivery for seven months in 2013. Additionally, he was the Vice President Head of Digital Product Execution from 2014 to 2016. His earlier roles included Senior Technical Project Manager and Team Lead from 2007 to 2010, and he also worked as Us Partnership Lead and Programme Director for Targeted Marketing during his time at Visa.
Previous Role at Barclaycard
In 2017, Umesh Jetha worked at Barclaycard as Director of Digital Delivery for 11 months. In this capacity, he was responsible for managing digital delivery projects, enhancing the company's digital offerings, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Education and Expertise
Umesh Jetha studied at Sheffield Hallam University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree from 2001 to 2005. His educational background has provided a foundation for his extensive career in digital transition and project management within the financial services sector.