Barclays UK Appoints Jatin Patel to Lead Mortgages, Savings, and Insurance Business

Barclays UK Appoints Jatin Patel to Lead Mortgages, Savings, and Insurance Business

(IN BRIEF) Barclays UK has appointed Jatin Patel to lead its mortgages, savings, and insurance division. Jatin brings over 20 years of experience in retail financial services, having held leadership positions at organizations like TSB Bank and Lloyds. He succeeds Mark Arnold, who is retiring after a successful tenure.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 24-Feb-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays UK has announced the appointment of Jatin Patel to its Executive team, effective immediately. Jatin will be responsible for leading the bank’s strategy and operations across its mortgages, savings, and insurance product lines.

With over two decades of experience in retail financial services, Jatin has a proven track record in driving growth and innovation. He has held senior roles in prominent organizations such as TSB Bank and Lloyds, specializing in mortgages, savings, and insurance. Most recently, Jatin served as the Chief Commercial, Digital and Marketing Officer at Hastings Group, where he led the company’s global retail business.

Vim Maru, CEO of Barclays UK, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Jatin to Barclays. His extensive experience in delivering customer-centric solutions and his ability to drive transformation will be invaluable as we continue our growth trajectory in the UK market.”

Jatin succeeds Mark Arnold, who will retire after a successful tenure of two years leading Barclays UK’s mortgages, savings, and insurance division, and seven years as CEO of Kensington Mortgages. Under Mark’s leadership, the division achieved significant milestones, including record ISA seasons, enhanced customer satisfaction, and a notable increase in mortgage applications. Mark has left a solid foundation for ongoing growth in the sector.

Allison Buckley, who previously served as Operations Director at Kensington Mortgages, has been appointed CEO of Kensington and will now report to Jatin Patel.

This leadership change reflects Barclays’ ongoing commitment to its strategic goals and financial objectives as part of its three-year plan, ensuring continued success in its core markets.

About Barclays

Our vision is to be the UK-centred leader in global finance.  We are a diversified bank with comprehensive UK consumer, corporate and wealth and private banking franchises, a leading investment bank and a strong, specialist US consumer bank.  Through these five divisions, we are working together for a better financial future for our customers, clients and communities.
For further information about Barclays, please visit our website home.barclays

Media Contact:

Tel: 0345 7345345
Email: ukpressoffice@barclays.com

SOURCE: Barclays