Standard Chartered Appoints New Chief Data Officer

Standard Chartered has appointed Shebani Baweja as its new Group Chief Data Officer with immediate effect, reinforcing the bank’s focus on strengthening its technology, data, and artificial intelligence capabilities across global operations. The appointment highlights the bank’s ongoing strategy to accelerate digital transformation while maintaining strong governance and security standards in an increasingly data-driven financial landscape.

Based in Singapore, Shebani will report to Alvaro Garrido, who also serves as Chief Information Officer for Information Security & Data. Moreover, the leadership change comes at a time when financial institutions continue to invest heavily in advanced analytics, cybersecurity, and AI-powered systems to improve customer experience and operational efficiency.

Shebani brings more than two decades of industry experience and has built a strong reputation for leading large-scale digital and data transformation initiatives. Since joining Standard Chartered in 2008, she has held several senior leadership positions across Wealth and Retail Banking as well as Technology and Operations transformation. 

Standard Chartered Appoints New Chief Data Officer

Most recently, she served as Chief Information Security Officer for Wealth and Retail Banking and International Markets, where she directed cyber risk strategies and strengthened governance frameworks designed to protect clients and support business expansion. 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.” 

He further added, “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.” Meanwhile, Shebani expressed optimism about stepping into the new role and emphasised the importance of responsible data usage in banking innovation. 

She said, “I am thrilled to be appointed to the role at such a pivotal moment.” She further noted, “Data is central to how Standard Chartered delivers robust, safe and scalable solutions and drives measurable value for our clients and colleagues.” Additionally, she stated that she looks forward to advancing the bank’s data strategy while supporting trusted and client-focused innovation initiatives.

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