Clare Coates

Clare Coates is an experienced professional in business management and strategy, currently serving as the Director and Head of Business Management for Business Banking at Barclays since January 2018. Clare also co-chairs Barclays Spectrum, the LGBT+ network in the UK, championing diversity and inclusion. Previously, Clare held various roles at Barclaycard, including Senior Product Manager and Head of UK Corporate, where responsibilities included managing teams and developing risk products for corporate customers. Clare has also gained leadership experience at Nationwide Building Society and E.ON UK, focusing on team development, customer service excellence, and operational efficiency. Education includes attendance at Harris High School in Rugby.