Hetal Popat

Hetal Popat is an accomplished banking professional with extensive experience in open banking, strategy, and transformation. Currently serving as Director of Open Banking at HSBC Group since November 2016, Hetal leads initiatives to meet open banking requirements and enhance customer benefits across various banking sectors. Previously, as Managing Director of Strategy and Transformation at Lloyds Banking Group, Hetal directed a team focused on strategic change to improve client experiences. With a solid foundation in corporate and investment banking at Barclays, Hetal has held roles including Director of Coverage and Industry Director across multiple sectors. Educational credentials include an MBA from INSEAD and an MSci in Mathematics from the University of Bristol.