Amit Pandey is Chief Data Officer at Barclays UK, with a career defined by the progression from deep technical foundations to leading data-driven transformation across global financial services. He began with a Mechanical Engineering degree and early hands-on roles spanning automotive engineering, construction, and software development, building a strong systems-level understanding of complex, real-world problems. An MBA broadened his strategic perspective, strengthening his ability to operate in large, multicultural organisations and navigate enterprise-wide change.
Amit’s transition into financial services saw him apply this blend of technical rigour and strategic thinking to major transformation programs, including one of Western Europe’s largest post-merger integrations. His roles at Deutsche Bank, Deloitte, and Travelex further deepened his expertise in large-scale change delivery, process optimisation, regulatory transformation, data management and governance, and operational excellence. Across these roles, he developed a clear conviction that sustainable transformation depends on the intelligent use of trusted, well-governed data.
As Chief Data Officer at Barclays UK, Amit focuses on establishing trusted, ethically governed data foundations that enable AI adoption, digital transformation, and customer-centric innovation. His work centres on elevating data from a technical capability to a strategic enterprise asset, reshaping operating models, strengthening governance, and enabling scalable data products. In an increasingly AI-driven world, Amit’s leadership is focused on unlocking long-term value by ensuring data is reliable, responsibly used, and deeply embedded in how the organisation makes decisions and serves customers.