The 100 NRIs – 2026: Dinesh Sharma, Regional Head of International Wealth and Personal Banking – MENAT, HSBN
Dinesh Sharma
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This article forms part of The 100 NRIs, a special edition by Entrepreneur Middle East spotlighting the most influential non-resident Indians shaping business, innovation, and investment across the region.
Dinesh Sharma, is a highly experienced and transformational leader with over 30 years of expertise in managing consumer banking and risk functions across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, spanning 22 countries. In his current role since September 2022, he oversees HSBC’s strategic growth initiatives across the MENAT and European markets, with a focus on attracting high-net-worth clients and driving digital transformation within the bank’s wealth and personal banking divisions.
Prior to joining HSBC, Sharma served as the Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Consumer Bank in the Middle East. His leadership has been instrumental in repositioning markets and developing tailored financial solutions, backed by extensive experience in personal banking, wealth management, and risk management. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a passion for leading change and empowering high-performing teams, fostering innovative approaches to client service and organisational growth.
One of HSBC’s notable recent developments under Sharma’s leadership is the launch of the region’s first dedicated wealth centre in the UAE, located within the flagship Jumeirah branch in Dubai. Launched in September 2025, the centre offers an exclusive environment for HSBC’s Premier and high-net-worth clients to meet with relationship managers, access bespoke wealth management solutions, and participate in educational and networking events. This investment aligns with HSBC’s strategic focus on the Asia and Middle East regions, leveraging its extensive international network to support wealth growth and client engagement.
Furthermore, HSBC is expanding its asset management capabilities in the UAE by launching 10 onshore funds, aimed at capturing the growing influx of wealth into the Gulf region. The bank’s asset management arm is positioning itself to tap into this long-term opportunity, driven by favourable business conditions, strategic location, and the increasing number of high-net-worth individuals relocating to the UAE.
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This article forms part of The 100 NRIs, a special edition by Entrepreneur Middle East spotlighting the most influential non-resident Indians shaping business, innovation, and investment across the region.
Dinesh Sharma, is a highly experienced and transformational leader with over 30 years of expertise in managing consumer banking and risk functions across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, spanning 22 countries. In his current role since September 2022, he oversees HSBC’s strategic growth initiatives across the MENAT and European markets, with a focus on attracting high-net-worth clients and driving digital transformation within the bank’s wealth and personal banking divisions.
Prior to joining HSBC, Sharma served as the Chief Executive Officer of Citibank’s Consumer Bank in the Middle East. His leadership has been instrumental in repositioning markets and developing tailored financial solutions, backed by extensive experience in personal banking, wealth management, and risk management. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a passion for leading change and empowering high-performing teams, fostering innovative approaches to client service and organisational growth.
