As Chief Banking Officer, subject to regulatory approval, Raghu is responsible for driving customer and commercial growth as well as innovation across the bank’s customer segments - both SME and retail - with a focus on the development and launch of new products, customer propositions and go-to-market strategies.
He joined Starling in 2025 from NatWest Group, where he was Managing Director, Customer Engagement and Distribution. Raghu has more than 20 years of experience across retail, wealth and commercial banking and strategy. He has worked across different regions, including Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the UK, helping to build and grow businesses in various stages of development, from initial launch to large-scale transformation.