Leadership
Barclays has appointed Seasoned Leader Anita Tanna as its first Chief AI Officer, marking a significant step in the bank’s strategy to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption across its operations.
In her new role, Anita will focus on identifying opportunities to unlock business value through AI, expanding its adoption across the group, and ensuring the technology is deployed thoughtfully and responsibly. Her appointment reflects the growing importance of AI in financial services, particularly in enhancing business processes, supporting decision-making and strengthening operational efficiency.
Before taking on this position, Anita served as Group Chief of Staff at Barclays for nearly three years, working closely with the bank’s leadership on strategic priorities.
She has also held several senior leadership positions at Barclays Corporate & Investment Bank and Citi, including Head of Equity Sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and the UK.
Earlier in her career, Anita worked in equity sales at Goldman Sachs and Bear Stearns, building extensive experience in financial markets and client relationships.
Her appointment brings together deep financial services expertise and a leadership mandate focused on responsible AI adoption across banking.
CXO TechBOT wishes Anita Tanna great success in her new role.
