Sonal Sharma

Sonal Sharma is an experienced executive with a strong background in risk management, operations, and technology transformation across various financial institutions. Currently serving as the BU CRCO for Global Banking & Capital Markets at Northern Trust since 2025, Sharma previously held strategic roles at Discover Financial Services and PayPal, focusing on operations, strategy, and compliance. With a notable tenure at HSBC from 2004 to 2019, Sharma advanced through various leadership positions, including Senior Vice President and Global Head of Business & Technology Transformation. Education includes programs at prestigious institutions such as MIT Sloan School of Management and Harvard Business School, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Honors from Delhi University.