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Sumit Singhal

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Managing Director, CIO Barclays APACMEA at Barclays
📍 Hong Kong SAR

Sumit is the Managing Director and CIO for Barclays in the APAC, Middle East, and Africa (APACMEA) region, with over 25 years of experience in investment banking technology. A graduate of G. B. Pant University, he specializes in equities, futures, and large-scale migrations. Colleagues describe him as reliable, composed, and dedicated.

He has a keen interest in fostering technology talent and has been involved with the Greater Bay Area Fintech Talent Initiative. His experience spans multiple APAC locations, including Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo, giving him deep knowledge of key Asian markets.

Unique fact: Sumit is the designated Manager in Charge for Technology, Cyber, and Data for Barclays in Hong Kong.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Managing Director, CIO Barclays APACMEA
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Hong Kong SAR
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APACMEA Tech Strategy
As CIO for APACMEA, he is responsible for the technology delivery, strategy, and solutions for Barclays' business in this large, diverse region.
Fintech Talent Development
He serves on the advisory board for the Greater Bay Area Fintech Talent Initiative, showing a commitment to nurturing the next generation of finance technologists.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Managing Director, CIO Barclays APACMEA
Barclays
1-2023 - 11-2023
Managing Director, CIO APAC
Barclays
3-2022 - 11-2023
Chief Information Officer
Barclays
4-2018 - 3-2022
CIO Barclays HK and China, Head of Pre-Trade Tech APAC, Equities IT APAC Lead
Barclays
6-2016 - 3-2022
Director - Country Head of Technology Hong Kong and China, Head of High Touch and Prime IT APAC
Barclays
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Education
1994 - 1998
B.Tech
G. B. Pant University Of Agriculture & Technology
1990 - 1994
XIIth Class
St Gabriel's Academy - Roorkee
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