Barclays UK has appointed Jatin Patel to its executive team to lead its mortgages, savings and insurance business.

Patel joins with more than 20 years of experience leading and growing retail financial services businesses.

He has held executive roles across a range of product lines, including mortgages, savings, and insurance, at organisations such as TSB Bank and Lloyds.

Most recently, Patel held the role of chief commercial, digital and marketing officer at Hastings Group, where he led its global retail business.

Patel replaces Mark Arnold, who will be retiring after two years of leadership in Barclays UK and seven years as chief executive officer of Kensington Mortgages.

Allison Buckley, previously operations director at Kensington Mortgages, has assumed the position of chief executive officer of Kensington and will report to Patel.

Barclays UK chief executive officer Vim Maru says: “Jatin brings a strong track record of delivering customer-centric propositions and driving change. We’re excited to welcome him at this important time as we continue to grow in our home market.”