Rajat Verma has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of DBS Bank India.

In this new role, he will be at the helm of driving the bank’s strategic vision, growth agenda, and digital transformation in one of Asia’s most dynamic markets.

Rajat joined DBS in 2023 as Managing Director and Country Head of Institutional Banking, where he played a key role in strengthening the bank’s corporate banking franchise and deepening client relationships across sectors.

Before DBS, Rajat built an illustrious 26-year career at HSBC, where he held several senior leadership positions. These included MD & Country Head of Commercial Banking in India, where he oversaw corporate banking, SME business, trade, and cash management.

He also served as MD & Head for Sustainable Finance, Asia Pacific and earlier, as Head of Corporate Banking in India, Director – Global Banking, and Head of Cash Management for North India, among other key roles.

With his deep expertise in commercial and institutional banking, strong execution capabilities, and leadership across diverse portfolios, Rajat brings a sharp strategic focus to his new mandate.

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