Standard Chartered Appoints Shebani Baweja as New Group Chief Data Officer

She will report to Alvaro Garrido, who leads Technology & Operations and Information Security & Data at the bank. Shebani will be based in Singapore.

As Group CDO, she will lead the bank’s Group Data Office and help shape its overall data strategy. Her job will include improving how data is managed, governed, and used across the organization.

She will also focus on building strong data systems, creating consistent data practices, and increasing the use of data and analytics to support growth, innovation, and better business decisions.

Shebani has more than 20 years of experience in digital transformation and data management. Since joining Standard Chartered in 2008, she has held several senior roles. Most recently, she worked as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Wealth and Retail Banking and International Markets, where she led cyber risk and security strategies to protect customers and support digital growth.

Garrido said: “As a super-connector bank, Standard Chartered’s foundations in technology and data act as key enablers in providing world-class client services. As we continue to expand our use of data and AI to help clients seamlessly connect with growth opportunities across our unique network, Shebani’s leadership will be key in strengthening our data-driven culture that simplifies with discipline and keeps risk and integrity at the forefront.”

Shebani said, “I am thrilled to be appointed to the role. Data is central to how Standard Chartered delivers robust, safe and scalable solutions and drives measurable value for our clients and colleagues. I look forward to working with the team to advance our data strategy and power the next phase of client-centric innovation – one that is supported by trusted, responsible use of data.”

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