Standard Chartered hires HDFC executive to lead India private banking arm
Standard Chartered Bank has appointed Aditya Deshpande as Managing Director – India Head, Private Banking, according to a LinkedIn post.
Deshpande joins the bank from HDFC Bank, where he most recently held the position of senior vice president II & zonal head – branch banking.
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He had previously served as senior vice president & market head – wealth, with responsibility for wealth management in Maharashtra.
During his more than 16-year tenure at HDFC Bank, Deshpande also worked as senior vice president & senior regional head – HDFC Bank wealth; vice president & regional head; product head – mutual funds and wealth management services; and product manager – investment services & mutual fund.
His experience covers wealth management, investment products, client relationships, and regional business leadership.
The appointment brings Deshpande back to Standard Chartered Bank, where he previously worked as relationship manager – priority banking.
He will work with global head of private and affluent banking, alternate chief executive SCB HK, and head WRB GCNA Raymond Ang, as well as Vinay Gandhi and Deepak KV.
“I am looking forward to partnering with our clients and teams to build on the bank’s strong legacy, deepen relationships and drive the next phase of growth for the private banking business”, he said in the LinkedIn post.
