Leadership
Rakesh Garg has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of SMBC Group India, marking a significant leadership milestone in his distinguished career spanning more than three decades across corporate banking, investment banking, capital markets, and financial services.
Before assuming this role, Rakesh served as Chief Business Officer at SMBC India since 2019, where he played a pivotal role in strengthening the bank's India franchise, deepening client relationships, and driving strategic business growth.
Prior to joining SMBC, he spent over 15 years at Barclays Capital, serving in senior leadership positions including Managing Director and Director, leading investment banking and capital markets initiatives for corporate clients. Earlier, he was Head of Debt Capital Markets (DCM) and Risk Advisory at HSBC, building extensive expertise across corporate banking, capital markets, structured finance, and strategic advisory.
CXO TechBOT congratulates Rakesh Garg on this prestigious leadership appointment and wishes him continued success in leading SMBC Group India's growth and strategic expansion.
