Huny Garg
About Huny Garg
Huny Garg serves as the Executive Director and Country Head for KSA at Swift, with extensive experience in banking and finance. He has held various leadership roles at prominent institutions, focusing on digital transformation, cash management, and compliance within the financial sector.
Work at Swift
Huny Garg serves as the Executive Director and Country Head for Saudi Arabia at Swift, a role he has held since 2020. In this position, he focuses on enhancing the organization's presence and operations within the region. His responsibilities include overseeing strategic initiatives and fostering relationships with key stakeholders in the financial sector.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his role at Swift, Huny Garg is a member of the Executive Committee at the ICC Banking Commission since 2018. He also serves on the Baft Global Trade Industry Council, a position he has held since 2017. These roles involve contributing to discussions on banking standards and practices, as well as promoting trade finance initiatives globally.
Education and Expertise
Huny Garg studied Banking and Management at SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies from 2001 to 2002. He furthered his education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he studied Commerce from 2016 to 2017. His expertise includes digital transformation and fintech, particularly in integrating innovative technologies into banking processes.
Professional Background
Huny Garg has extensive experience in the banking sector, having worked in various roles at Standard Chartered Bank, including Executive Director and Head of Transaction Banking Products. He also held positions at ABN Amro Bank and ICICI Bank, focusing on corporate and commercial banking. His career spans multiple countries, including India, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
Skills and Specializations
Huny Garg possesses skills in cash management and payments, emphasizing the optimization of financial transactions for efficiency and security. He specializes in governance, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards within financial institutions. His background in commercial banking and supply chain finance further enhances his capabilities in the financial sector.