Karan Agarwal

Karan Agarwal is the Managing Director for Markets and Securities Services at HSBC, leading operations across the Middle East and Africa. With previous roles including Regional COO for HSBC's CEEMEA region and extensive experience in global banking and markets audit, Karan managed critical audits in major financial hubs such as Hong Kong, London, Paris, and New York. Karan began their career at Ernst & Young and has held various leadership positions at HSBC since 2005, focusing on strategic change and operational risk. An ACA Gold Medalist from The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Karan continues to shape the landscape of banking and finance in the region.