Manuel Barbero

Manuel Barbero is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience in enterprise architecture and digital transformation. Currently, as Senior Vice President and Head of Enterprise Architecture at Jefferies, Barbero is responsible for developing and evolving the organization's enterprise architecture. Previous roles include serving as CTO Operating Executive and Investor at SFJ Technologies LLC, where Barbero developed AI and ML-based solutions, and as Partner at Tata Consultancy Services, leading technology transformations. At Northwestern Mutual, Barbero served as Vice President, Chief Architect and Advisor, shaping a substantial technology budget and a digital transformation roadmap. Barbero's earlier experience includes significant leadership roles at Bridgewater Associates, UBS, Ineum Consulting, and BearingPoint. Barbero holds an MBA in Marketing from Columbia Business School and degrees in Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science.