Kunal Wadhwa
About Kunal Wadhwa
Kunal Wadhwa serves as the Director and Head of Corporate Banking for South India at HSBC, a position he has held since 2017. He has extensive experience in corporate banking, having worked in various roles at HSBC and Citigroup across different regions in India.
Current Role at HSBC
Kunal Wadhwa serves as the Director and Head of Corporate Banking for South India at HSBC. He has held this position since 2017 and is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. In this role, he oversees corporate banking operations and strategies in the southern region of India, contributing to the growth and development of the bank's corporate client base.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Kunal Wadhwa has extensive experience at HSBC, where he has held multiple positions since 2008. He worked as Vice President of Corporate Banking in Eastern India from 2008 to 2010, then transitioned to Senior Vice President and Team Leader for Corporate Banking in Northern India from 2012 to 2013. He also served as Director of Corporate Banking in Mumbai from 2013 to 2017. His diverse roles have provided him with a comprehensive understanding of corporate banking across various regions in India.
Experience at Citigroup
Before his tenure at HSBC, Kunal Wadhwa worked at Citigroup as an Assistant Vice President in Global Transaction Services in Bangalore from 2007 to 2008. This role involved managing transaction services and enhancing client relationships, further developing his expertise in the banking sector.
Educational Background
Kunal Wadhwa studied at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, where he achieved his Chartered Accountant designation from 1997 to 2001. He also attended St. Xavier's College, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Commerce. Prior to that, he completed his ISC in Commerce at Calcutta Boys' School from 1995 to 1997.
Early Career at ABN AMRO and HSBC
Kunal Wadhwa began his career at ABN AMRO BANK N.V. as a Credit Manager from 2002 to 2005. He then joined HSBC, where he held various roles, including AVP of Payments & Cash Management in Kolkata from 2005 to 2007, and Senior Vice President and Senior Relationship Manager in Corporate Banking for Northern India from 2010 to 2012. His early career experiences laid the foundation for his extensive expertise in corporate banking.