Standard Chartered has appointed Shebani Baweja as Group Chief Data Officer, effective immediately.
Based in Singapore, Shebani will report to Alvaro Garrido, Chief Operating Officer for Technology & Operations and Chief Information Officer for Information Security & Data.
She will lead the Group Data Office and oversee how data is governed, managed and used across the bank.
Her role will also cover the execution of Standard Chartered’s data strategy, including stronger data foundations, more consistent practices and wider use of analytics across the organisation.
Shebani has more than 20 years of experience in data-led digital transformation.
She joined Standard Chartered in 2008 and has held senior roles across Wealth and Retail Banking as well as Technology & Operations transformation.
Most recently, she was Chief Information Security Officer for Wealth and Retail Banking and International Markets, where she led cyber risk strategy and strengthened controls and governance across the business.
Alvaro 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 added,
“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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