Puneet Chaddha

Managing Director at HSBC India

Puneet Chaddha is a prominent figure in the banking and financial services sector, currently serving as the Managing Director at HSBC India. He has a distinguished career spanning nearly three decades, with over 26 years spent at HSBC Group. His extensive experience encompasses various roles across financial services, including corporate and commercial banking, wealth management, and asset management.

Career Highlights

Current Role: As Managing Director at HSBC India, Chaddha is responsible for overseeing the bank's operations and strategic initiatives in the country.
Previous Positions:
- CEO of HSBC Global Asset Management (India): From March 2011 to October 2015, he successfully turned around the asset management business, increasing assets from under USD 1 billion to over USD 22 billion.
- CEO of HSBC Global Asset Management (Singapore): After his tenure in India, he was appointed CEO for Singapore and Head of Southeast Asia in November 2015. Under his leadership, the business experienced significant growth, with assets nearly tripling during his four-year tenure.

Skills and Expertise

Chaddha's expertise includes:

Business turnaround strategies
Risk management and governance frameworks
Cross-segment collaboration within financial services
Strong leadership capabilities in managing diverse teams and stakeholders

Education and Recognition

He is an alumnus of the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. Chaddha has been recognized as the Best CEO in both Singapore (2019) and India (2013) by Asia Asset Management for his contributions to the industry.

Puneet Chaddha's career reflects a commitment to driving growth and innovation within HSBC, positioning the bank as a leader in asset management across Asia.