Standard Chartered Appoints Shebani Baweja As Group Chief Data Officer

Based in Singapore, she will report to Alvaro Garrido, Chief Operating Officer for Technology & Operations and Chief Information Security & Data Officer.

In her new role, Shebani will lead the Group Data Office and oversee the bank’s global data strategy, focusing on how data is governed, managed, and applied across the organisation.

She will be responsible for strengthening data foundations, embedding consistent practices, and accelerating the use of data and analytics to support innovation, growth, and improved decision-making.

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Shebani brings over 20 years of experience in data-led digital transformation. She has been with Standard Chartered since 2008 holding senior roles across Wealth and Retail Banking and technology transformation.

Most recently she served as Chief Information Security Officer for Wealth and Retail Banking and International Markets, where she led cyber risk strategy and strengthened governance and controls to support business growth and digitalisation.

Alvaro Garrido, Chief Operating Officer for Technology & Operations and Chief Information Officer for Information Security & Data, Standard Chartered, 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 Baweja, Group Chief Data Officer, Standard Chartered, said: “I am thrilled to be appointed to the role at such a pivotal moment. 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.”