Robin King

Head of Enterprise Architecture - Digital and Cloud @Nationwide Building Society

Senior technology leader with a proven track record of delivering strategic transformation across enterprise architecture, operational resilience, and cloud modernisation. Trusted by C-suite stakeholders to lead complex, high-impact initiatives that shape the future of the organisation.Key achievements include:Operational Resilience: Led the Society’s response to FCA PS21/3, achieving zero tolerance for unsupported technology and delivering automated, data-driven reporting across the application estate.Evergreen Strategy: Designed and delivered Nationwide’s first evergreen operating model, improving obsolescence risk management and embedding proactive governance.Hybrid Cloud Strategy: Author of the Group Multi-cloud/Hybrid Cloud Strategy. An industry leading approach that delivers flexibility and resilience. Shaped and executed a successful Pilot for technology modernisation, unlocking acceleration opportunities for application modernisation and M&A integration.Customer Identity Management: Navigated complex stakeholder landscapes to deliver the Society’s first strategic approach to customer identity, aligned with integration goals.Strategic Advisory: Regularly engaged by senior leaders (COO, CIOs, ELT) for insight and direction on data, cloud, and architecture. Recognised for clarity, logic, and delivery excellence.Known for: • Strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and ability to simplify complexity. • High throughput and a “get-it-done” mindset. • Calm, collaborative leadership under pressure. • Clear, concise communication with executive audiences. • Building trust and credibility across business and technology domains.