Jigar Jobanputra

Jigar Jobanputra serves as the Director and Head of CoE at Barclays since July 2022, where responsibility includes leading initiatives for Supplier, Categories, and Location Strategies. As Managing Partner of Concinnity, established in December 2021, Jigar helps businesses leverage technology and global talent for operational transformation. Jigar's previous role as Director at NatWest Group involved overseeing IT COO initiatives, procurement, cost management, and vendor and risk management, achieving significant cost reductions and leading outsourcing efforts. Earlier career highlights include positions at Cognizant Technology Solutions and Lehman Brothers, with expertise in business development, project management, and technology procurement. Jigar holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree and has education from National Law School of India University and St. Xaviers Gandhinagar.