Standard Chartered has appointed Shebani Baweja as its Group Chief Data Officer (CDO), effective immediately. She will report to Alvaro Garrido, Chief Operating Officer for Technology & Operations (T&O) and Chief Information Officer for Information Security & Data, and will be based in Singapore.
In her new role, Shebani will lead the Group Data Office and oversee the Bank’s data strategy, including how data is governed, managed, and utilised across the organisation. She will also drive the implementation of stronger data foundations, standardised practices, and wider use of data analytics to support growth, innovation, and decision-making.
Shebani brings more than 20 years of experience in data and digital transformation. Since joining Standard Chartered in 2008, she has held several senior leadership roles across Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) as well as 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 strengthened governance and security controls to support digitisation and business growth.
Alvaro Garrido, Chief Operating Officer for Technology & Operations and Chief Information Officer for Information Security & Data at Standard Chartered, said the Bank’s technology and data capabilities remain key to delivering 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,” he said.
Commenting on her appointment, Shebani said data continues to play a central role in supporting the Bank’s operations and client-centric innovation strategy.
“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,” she said.
