Singapore – Standard Chartered has appointed Shebani Baweja as Group Chief Data Officer (CDO), effective immediately.
Based in Singapore, Baweja will report to Alvaro Garrido, Chief Operating Officer for Technology & Operations (T&O) and Chief Information Officer for Information Security & Data.
In her new role, Baweja will lead the bank’s Group Data Office and oversee the development and execution of its data strategy. Her responsibilities include strengthening data governance and management practices, building data foundations across the organisation, and accelerating the use of data and analytics to support growth, innovation, and decision-making.
Baweja brings more than 20 years of experience in data-led digital transformation initiatives. Since joining Standard Chartered in 2008, she has held several senior positions across Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) and T&O transformation. Most recently, she served as chief information security officer (CISO) for WRB and International Markets, where she led cyber risk strategy and initiatives focused on controls, governance, and digitisation.
Commenting on the appointment, 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.”
Baweja 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.”
