Deniz Güven
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Deniz Güven
Deniz is an internationally recognised leader in driving digital transformations and bringing new digital banking experiences to audiences globally . As the CEO of the virtual bank by Standard Chartered Bank , Hong Kong , Deniz leads the team in building a smart bank to solve clients ’ pain points with real digital services . The new banking model focuses on financial inclusion and fostering dynamic partnerships to create a comprehensive digital ecosystem . Deniz joined Standard Chartered in 2017 as the Global Head , Design and Client Experience , where he oversaw client journey and optimizations , digital wealth , and collaborations with tech firms and start-ups .
Prior to joining Standard Chartered , Deniz served as the Senior Vice President at BBVA Group ’ s Garanti Bank in Turkey . During his role at Garanti , Deniz was responsible for end-to-end digital assets , as well as iGaranti the first mobile only bank in Turkey . Deniz played an important role which enabled Garanti to reach 5 million active digital customers and to grow their market share in Turkey . Deniz holds a Bachelor ’ s Degree in New Media and Communications from Marmara University and an MBA from Istanbul Bilgi University . In addition to being a technology enthusiast , he enjoys yoga , writing and supporting the Besiktas Football Club .
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