Sundeep Bhandari
Non-Executive Director.
Independent Non Executive Director, Chair Board Risk Committee (SMF10), PNB International, Chair Board Risk and Conduct Committee, BACB, Governor, Trustee Stanmore College, Chair Audit Assurance And Risk Committee. Trustee Director, charity (15billion-ebp), a mentor with Virgin Start-ups. I am also working with start-ups on business plan and funding.
Am experienced Risk Management and International Business professional with a depth of knowledge in credit, market, operational and audit including conduct and compliance risk. Implemented firm-wide credit risk strategy, in addition to undertaking reviews of technology and operational risks across four markets. Experienced leading investigations into several key areas, with overarching responsibility for 40 markets with direct responsibility for Credit and Audit respectively (former Group Chief Credit Officer and Global Head of Internal Audit). Over 15 years committee experience at the highest level, with Board involvement, dealing with investors and media. Personally built strong relationships with regulators across 15 countries, as well as a network spanning SMEs, large corporate, institutional clients and private banking. Ran complex businesses at country and geographic level with significant PnL accountability. Have undertaken and executed strategic reviews, leading to consistent double-digit revenue growth, delivering revenue of USD $2bn while running the two largest regions in Standard Chartered Bank and supported the execution of Consumer Banking expansion across unsecured and client acquisition and private banking (Former Co-Head Wholesale Banking and Treasurer).
Experience working in crisis management during periods of economic instability, working closely with stakeholders and regulators, and leading divestments and debt restructuring. A passionate leader having successfully developed and overseen culturally diverse global teams. Consistently supported talent growth, personally managing and sponsoring graduate.
