Standard Chartered has announced the appointment of Shebani Baweja as the new Group Chief Data Officer (CDO), effective immediately. Baweja will report to Alvaro Garrido, Chief Operating Officer for Technology & Operations and Chief Information Officer for Information Security & Data, and will be based in Singapore.
In her new role, Baweja will lead the Group Data Office, focusing on shaping the bank’s data strategy. Her responsibilities include overseeing data governance, management, and usage across the organisation. She aims to build strong data foundations and accelerate the use of data and analytics to support growth, innovation, and better decision-making.
Baweja brings over 20 years of experience in data-led digital transformations. Since joining Standard Chartered in 2008, she has held senior roles in Wealth and Retail Banking and Technology & Operations transformation. Most recently, she served as Chief Information Security Officer for Wealth and Retail Banking and International Markets, where she led the cyber risk strategy.
Alvaro Garrido commented, “As a super-connector bank, Standard Chartered’s foundations in technology and data act as key enablers in providing world-class client services. Shebani’s leadership will be key in strengthening our data-driven culture that simplifies with discipline and keeps risk and integrity at the forefront.”
Baweja expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “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.”
This appointment underscores Standard Chartered’s commitment to leveraging data and analytics to enhance its services and drive innovation.
