Tiju Thomas
About Tiju Thomas
Tiju Thomas is the Regional Head of Implementation for MENAT in Digital Trade Transformation at HSBC. With extensive experience in trade and receivable finance, he has held various leadership roles at HSBC since 1998 and has an MBA from the University of Strathclyde.
Work at HSBC
Tiju Thomas has held multiple roles at HSBC, contributing significantly to various departments. He started as an IT Architect in Core Banking Technologies from 1998 to 2006, followed by a position as Manager of Trade Service and Support in Trade and Receivable Finance from 2006 to 2008. He then served as Senior Manager of the Programme Management Office in Trade and Receivable Finance from 2008 to 2013. After this, he was the Regional Head of Business Management for MENA in Trade and Receivable Finance from 2013 to 2022. Currently, he works as the Regional Head of Implementation for MENAT in Digital Trade Transformation since 2022 and as the Global Project Lead for the Digital Transformation Programme in Trade and Receivables Finance since 2016.
Education and Expertise
Tiju Thomas holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Strathclyde, where he studied Project Management and Strategy from 2005 to 2007. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jalandhar, India, from 1993 to 1997. His educational background supports his expertise in project management and digital transformation within the banking sector.
Background
Before joining HSBC, Tiju Thomas worked as a Software Engineer at Wipro in Bangalore, India, from 1997 to 1998. His career in the banking sector began in 1998 when he joined HSBC. Over the years, he has gained extensive experience in trade and receivable finance, digital transformation, and project management across various roles and regions.
Achievements
Throughout his career at HSBC, Tiju Thomas has played a pivotal role in the implementation of digital transformation initiatives within trade and receivables finance. His leadership in various capacities has contributed to the development and management of key projects that enhance operational efficiency and customer service in the banking sector.