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Standard Chartered appoints Shebani Baweja CDO

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported May 28, 2026 · Last updated May 29, 2026

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Market Impact

The appointment of a Group Chief Data Officer at Standard Chartered is a positive development for the company, as it signals a commitment to strengthening its data strategy and leveraging data for growth and innovation. This could lead to improved operational efficiency and client services, potentially boosting investor confidence in Standard Chartered.

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Event Summary

Standard Chartered announced the appointment of Shebani Baweja as its new Group Chief Data Officer, effective immediately. Based in Singapore, Shebani Baweja will report to Alvaro Garrido and will be responsible for leading the Group Data Office, shaping the bank's data strategy, and overseeing its execution. Her role will focus on building strong data foundations, embedding consistent practices, and accelerating the use of data and analytics to support growth, innovation, and better decision-making. Shebani Baweja brings over 20 years of experience in data-led digital transformations and has held senior roles within Standard Chartered since joining in 2008.

Entities Involved
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Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered appointed Shebani Baweja as Group Chief Data Officer, which is expected to strengthen its data strategy and drive innovation, supporting its growth and client services.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Shebani Baweja
Shebani Baweja was appointed Group Chief Data Officer for Standard Chartered, taking on the responsibility of shaping and executing the bank's data strategy.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Alvaro Garrido
Alvaro Garrido, COO for Technology & Operations at Standard Chartered, is the direct report for Shebani Baweja and commented on the strategic importance of her appointment.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 5.0
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Singapore
Singapore is the base location for the newly appointed Group Chief Data Officer, Shebani Baweja.
Importance 5.0 Sentiment 0.0
Relationships
Standard Chartered related ↔ Singapore
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