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| name = Piyush Gupta
| name         = Piyush Gupta
| native_name = पीयूष गुप्ता
| native_name = पीयूष गुप्ता
| native_name_lang = hi
| native_name_lang = hi
| image = 1 piyus gupta 2023.jpg
| image       = 1 piyus gupta 2023.jpg
| alt = Piyush Gupta in 2023
| alt         = Piyush Gupta in 2023
| caption = Gupta in 2023
| caption     = Gupta in 2023
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1960|1|24|df=y}}
| birth_date   = {{Birth date and age|1960|1|24}}
| birth_place = Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
| birth_place = [[Meerut]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], India
| nationality = Singaporean
| nationality = Singaporean
| citizenship = Singapore
| occupation   = Banker, corporate executive
| alma_mater = Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (PGDM)
| title       = Former CEO of [[DBS Group Holdings]]
| occupation = Banker, corporate executive
| alma_mater  = [[St. Stephen's College, Delhi]] (BA)<br>[[Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad]] (PGDM)
| title = Former CEO of DBS Group; Chairman, Temasek India; Chairman-designate, Keppel Ltd
| spouse       = Ruchira Gupta
| known_for = CEO of DBS Group Holdings (2009–2025)
| children     = 2
| spouse = Ruchira Gupta
| known_for    = Leading the transformation of DBS Group into Southeast Asia's largest bank
| children = 2
| awards      = Euromoney Awards for Excellence (multiple years)
| website = {{URL|https://www.dbs.com/gsmc-grp/Bod/bod-piyush-gupta}}
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'''Piyush Gupta''' (born 24 January 1960) is a Singaporean banker of Indian origin who served as the chief executive officer (CEO) of [[DBS Group Holdings]], Southeast Asia's largest bank by assets, from 2009 to 2025.<ref name="dbs-bod">{{cite web |title=Board of Directors – Piyush Gupta |url=https://www.dbs.com/gsmc-grp/Bod/bod-piyush-gupta |publisher=DBS Group Holdings |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Under his leadership, DBS underwent a comprehensive digital transformation and expanded across Asia, earning multiple global accolades including Euromoney's "World's Best Bank" designation.<ref name="euromoney2019">{{cite web |title=Awards for Excellence 2019: How Gupta turned DBS into the bank of the future |url=https://www.euromoney.com/article/b1g4l991c5x2qj/awards-for-excellence-2019-how-gupta-turned-dbs-into-the-bank-of-the-future |publisher=Euromoney |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Born in the northern Indian city of Meerut and educated at some of India's most prestigious academic institutions, Gupta built a career spanning more than three decades in banking before taking the helm at DBS. He has served as vice-chairman of the Institute of International Finance since 2013 and became a board member of Enterprise Singapore in 2024. Following his departure from DBS, Gupta was appointed Chairman of Temasek India in November 2025 and was named chairman-designate of Keppel Ltd in early 2026.<ref name="temasek">{{cite web |title=Mr Piyush Gupta appointed as Chairman, India of Temasek |url=https://www.temasek.com.sg/en/news-and-resources/news-room/statements/2025/piyush-gupta-appointed-as-temasek-india-chairman |publisher=Temasek Holdings |date=2025-11-28 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="cna-keppel">{{cite news |title=Piyush Gupta to take over as Keppel chairman from Apr 17 |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/piyush-gupta-keppel-chairman-apr-17-danny-teoh-retire-5908541 |work=CNA |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
'''Piyush Gupta''' ({{lang-hi|पीयूष गुप्ता}}; born 24 January 1960) is a Singaporean banker who served as the chief executive officer (CEO) of [[DBS Group Holdings]], [[Southeast Asia]]'s largest bank by assets, from 2009 to 2025.<ref name="dbs-bio">{{cite web |title=Board of Directors – Piyush Gupta |url=https://www.dbs.com/gsmc-grp/Bod/bod-piyush-gupta |publisher=DBS Group |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Born in [[Meerut]], India, Gupta built a career spanning more than three decades in international banking before being appointed to lead DBS, where he oversaw a comprehensive digital transformation that reshaped the institution from a conventional government-linked bank into a technology-driven financial services group recognized with multiple global awards. Under his tenure, DBS was named the "World's Best Bank" by ''[[Euromoney]]'' magazine on multiple occasions.<ref name="euromoney-2019">{{cite web |title=Awards for Excellence 2019: How Gupta turned DBS into the bank of the future |url=https://www.euromoney.com/article/b1g4l991c5x2qj/awards-for-excellence-2019-how-gupta-turned-dbs-into-the-bank-of-the-future |publisher=Euromoney |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="euromoney-2021">{{cite web |title=The World's Best Bank 2021: How DBS turned a crisis into an opportunity |url=https://www.euromoney.com/article/28ten5exmatvsk8bunapt/awards/awards-for-excellence/the-worlds-best-bank-2021-how-dbs-turned-a-crisis-into-an-opportunity |publisher=Euromoney |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He has served as vice-chairman of the [[Institute of International Finance]] since 2013 and became a board member of [[Enterprise Singapore]] in 2024. Following his departure from DBS, Gupta was appointed Chairman, India of [[Temasek Holdings]] in November 2025 and was named incoming chairman of [[Keppel Corporation]].<ref name="temasek">{{cite web |title=Mr Piyush Gupta appointed as Chairman, India of Temasek |url=https://www.temasek.com.sg/en/news-and-resources/news-room/statements/2025/piyush-gupta-appointed-as-temasek-india-chairman |publisher=Temasek Holdings |date=2025-11-28 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="keppel">{{cite news |title=Piyush Gupta to take over as Keppel chairman from Apr 17 |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/piyush-gupta-keppel-chairman-apr-17-danny-teoh-retire-5908541 |work=CNA |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


== Early Life ==
== Early Life ==


Piyush Gupta was born on 24 January 1960 in Meerut, a city in the state of Uttar Pradesh in northern India.<ref name="livemint">{{cite news |title=DBS's Piyush Gupta: Replicating a success story |url=http://www.livemint.com/Companies/F5Wh7Ur0oHSqZ50V9buqkL/DBSs-Piyush-Gupta-Replicating-a-success-story.html |work=Mint |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He grew up in India during a period of significant economic and social change in the country. Details regarding his parents and family background during his formative years remain limited in public sources, though his subsequent career trajectory suggests an early orientation toward academic achievement and professional ambition.
Piyush Gupta was born on 24 January 1960 in [[Meerut]], a city in the northern Indian state of [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref name="livemint">{{cite news |title=DBS's Piyush Gupta: Replicating a success story |url=http://www.livemint.com/Companies/F5Wh7Ur0oHSqZ50V9buqkL/DBSs-Piyush-Gupta-Replicating-a-success-story.html |work=LiveMint |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> He grew up in India during a period of significant economic and social change in the country. Details about his family background and upbringing in Meerut remain limited in public records, though he has spoken in interviews about the formative influences of his early years in India.<ref name="forbes-legacy">{{cite news |last=Ratanjee |first=Vibhas |date=2025-04-05 |title=Lighting The Way: Piyush Gupta's Legacy Of Leadership |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/vibhasratanjee/2025/04/05/lighting-the-way-piyush-guptas-legacy-of-leadership/ |work=Forbes |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Gupta's early life in India shaped his understanding of emerging markets and the role of financial institutions in economic development—themes that would later define his leadership philosophy at DBS. His upbringing in Meerut, a mid-sized Indian city, and subsequent move to Delhi for higher education provided him with exposure to both the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly developing economy.<ref name="livemint" />
Gupta later relocated to [[New Delhi]] for his higher education, attending [[St. Stephen's College, Delhi|St. Stephen's College]] at the [[University of Delhi]], one of India's most prestigious undergraduate institutions. He subsequently pursued graduate studies at the [[Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad]] (IIM Ahmedabad), one of the premier business schools in Asia, where he obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM).<ref name="dbs-bio" /> The combination of a liberal arts undergraduate education at St. Stephen's and rigorous management training at IIM Ahmedabad provided Gupta with a foundation that would shape his approach to banking and leadership throughout his career.
 
Gupta eventually became a citizen of [[Singapore]], where he has been based for the majority of his professional career in banking.<ref name="dbs-bio" />


== Education ==
== Education ==


Gupta pursued his undergraduate studies at [[St. Stephen's College, Delhi|St. Stephen's College]], one of India's oldest and most prestigious liberal arts colleges, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Delhi.<ref name="dbs-bod" /> He subsequently enrolled at the [[Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad]] (IIM Ahmedabad), consistently ranked among the top business schools in Asia, where he obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM).<ref name="dbs-bod" /> The PGDM from IIM Ahmedabad is regarded as equivalent to a Master of Business Administration and is one of the most competitive graduate programmes in India, admitting only a small fraction of applicants each year.
Gupta completed his undergraduate education at [[St. Stephen's College, Delhi|St. Stephen's College]], affiliated with the [[University of Delhi]], where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.<ref name="dbs-bio" /> He then attended the [[Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad]], one of the most selective graduate management programs in India, where he obtained his Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), the equivalent of a [[Master of Business Administration]].<ref name="dbs-bio" /> IIM Ahmedabad has produced numerous leaders in Indian and global business and finance, and Gupta's time there helped prepare him for a career in international banking that would span multiple countries and continents.
 
== Career ==


His educational background at these institutions placed Gupta among a cohort of Indian professionals who went on to occupy senior positions in global banking and finance. The analytical rigour and strategic thinking emphasised at IIM Ahmedabad would later inform his approach to transforming DBS from a regional bank into a globally recognised financial institution.<ref name="nyt">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=2013-09-02 |title=Manager profile |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/02/business/global/02iht-manager02.html?_r=0 |work=The New York Times |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
=== Early Banking Career at Citigroup ===


== Career ==
Before joining DBS, Gupta spent approximately 27 years at [[Citigroup]], one of the world's largest financial services conglomerates.<ref name="nyt-profile">{{cite news |title=Profile: Piyush Gupta |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/02/business/global/02iht-manager02.html?_r=0 |work=The New York Times |date=2013-09-02 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> During his tenure at Citigroup, he held a range of senior positions across multiple geographies, gaining extensive experience in consumer banking, corporate banking, and financial markets across Asia and other regions. His long career at the American banking giant gave him deep familiarity with the operational complexities of running a large multinational financial institution and the regulatory environments of multiple Asian markets.


=== Pre-DBS Career at Citigroup ===
At Citigroup, Gupta rose through the ranks to hold leadership positions that included oversight of business operations in South and Southeast Asia.<ref name="livemint" /> His experience at Citi in managing diverse teams across markets proved instrumental in preparing him for the challenges of leading DBS, which operates across multiple Asian markets. His tenure at Citigroup also gave him exposure to the early stages of digital innovation in banking, an area he would later champion at DBS.


Before joining DBS, Gupta spent approximately 27 years at [[Citigroup]], one of the world's largest banking and financial services corporations. During his tenure at Citigroup, he held a succession of senior leadership roles across multiple geographies in Asia and the broader emerging markets.<ref name="reuters-appoint">{{cite news |title=DBS appoints Piyush Gupta as new CEO |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-42139520090901 |work=Reuters |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> His career at Citigroup provided extensive experience in consumer banking, institutional banking, and market development across the Asia-Pacific region.
His departure from Citigroup in 2009 to take the helm at DBS represented a significant career transition — from a global American banking institution to a Singapore-headquartered bank with regional ambitions.<ref name="reuters-appt">{{cite news |title=DBS appoints new CEO |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-42139520090901 |work=Reuters |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="reuters-appt2">{{cite news |title=DBS CEO appointment |url=http://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-42125020090901 |work=Reuters India |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


His long career at Citigroup allowed Gupta to develop deep expertise in Asian financial markets and gave him a comprehensive understanding of both the retail and wholesale banking operations that would prove critical in his later role at DBS. By the time he departed Citigroup, he had established a reputation as a seasoned banker with particular strength in strategy, digital innovation, and emerging market operations.<ref name="livemint" /><ref name="reuters-appoint" />
=== CEO of DBS Group (2009–2025) ===


=== Appointment as CEO of DBS Group ===
Gupta was appointed chief executive officer of [[DBS Group Holdings]] in 2009, taking charge of what was already Singapore's largest bank but one that was perceived as bureaucratic and lacking in innovation compared to its global peers.<ref name="reuters-appt" /> Over the following sixteen years, he led a comprehensive transformation of the institution that touched virtually every aspect of its operations, culture, and strategic positioning.


In September 2009, DBS Group Holdings announced the appointment of Piyush Gupta as its new chief executive officer, effective from that year.<ref name="reuters-appoint" /><ref>{{cite news |title=DBS Group appoints Piyush Gupta as CEO |url=http://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-42125020090901 |work=Reuters India |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> At the time of his appointment, DBS was already Southeast Asia's largest bank by assets but was perceived as a largely domestic Singaporean institution with significant room for growth in its regional and international operations.<ref name="spglobal">{{cite web |title=Asia-Pacific's 50 largest banks by assets 2020 |url=https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/latest-news-headlines/asia-pacific-s-50-largest-banks-by-assets-2020-58021637 |publisher=S&P Global Market Intelligence |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
==== Digital Transformation ====


Gupta's selection as CEO marked a significant transition for the bank. He was tasked with revitalising DBS's growth strategy, expanding its footprint across Asia, and modernising its operations to compete with both global banking giants and an emerging wave of financial technology competitors.<ref name="livemint" />
One of the defining elements of Gupta's tenure was the aggressive push toward [[digital banking]]. Under his leadership, DBS invested heavily in technology infrastructure, redesigned its customer-facing platforms, and sought to embed digital processes throughout the bank's operations.<ref name="euromoney-2019" /> The bank adopted the internal motto of being a technology company with a banking license, signaling a fundamental shift in institutional identity.


=== Digital Transformation and Strategic Expansion ===
DBS under Gupta launched several digital-first initiatives including the mobile banking platform [[digibank]], which was deployed in markets including India and Indonesia to reach customers who had limited access to traditional branch banking. The bank also invested in [[application programming interface]] (API) platforms to enable third-party developers to build services on top of DBS's banking infrastructure, positioning the bank as a platform rather than merely a service provider.<ref name="sbr">{{cite web |title=DBS: Driving growth in Asian banking |url=http://sbr.com.sg/financial-services/commentary/dbs-driving-growth-in-asian-banking |publisher=Singapore Business Review |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Under Gupta's leadership, DBS embarked on one of the most ambitious digital transformation programmes in the global banking sector. Gupta articulated a vision for DBS to become a technology company that happened to hold a banking licence, rather than a traditional bank that used technology. This philosophy drove sweeping changes across the organisation's operations, culture, and customer experience.<ref name="euromoney2019" />
The digital transformation extended to internal operations as well. Gupta championed the use of [[artificial intelligence]] and [[data analytics]] to improve risk management, customer service, and operational efficiency. The bank's technology spending grew substantially during his tenure as DBS sought to compete not only with other banks but with technology companies entering the financial services space.<ref name="euromoney-2021" />


The bank invested heavily in cloud computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and application programming interfaces (APIs) to redesign its core banking processes. DBS launched digibank, a mobile-only banking platform, in India in 2016 and subsequently in Indonesia, representing the bank's strategy of using digital-first approaches to enter new markets without the capital expenditure of building physical branch networks.<ref name="sbr">{{cite web |title=DBS: Driving growth in Asian banking |url=http://sbr.com.sg/financial-services/commentary/dbs-driving-growth-in-asian-banking |publisher=Singapore Business Review |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
==== Growth and Regional Expansion ====


Gupta also oversaw the expansion of DBS's operations across key Asian markets including China, India, Indonesia, and Hong Kong, while strengthening the bank's position in its core markets of Singapore and Hong Kong. The bank's total assets grew substantially during his tenure, and DBS consistently ranked as the largest bank in Southeast Asia by assets throughout his period as CEO.<ref name="spglobal" />
Under Gupta's leadership, DBS grew significantly in terms of assets, revenue, and geographic reach. The bank strengthened its position across its key markets of Singapore, [[Hong Kong]], [[China]], [[India]], [[Indonesia]], and other parts of Southeast Asia.<ref name="spglobal">{{cite web |title=Asia-Pacific's 50 largest banks by assets 2020 |url=https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/latest-news-headlines/asia-pacific-s-50-largest-banks-by-assets-2020-58021637 |publisher=S&P Global Market Intelligence |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> DBS consolidated its position as Southeast Asia's largest bank by assets during this period, benefiting from organic growth and strategic acquisitions.


The strategic focus on technology and customer experience led to significant changes in the bank's internal culture. Gupta championed the adoption of agile working methodologies, encouraged experimentation and start-up-like practices within the bank, and pushed for the development of internal technology capabilities rather than relying solely on external vendors.<ref name="euromoney2019" />
Gupta pursued a strategy of deepening DBS's presence in [[Greater China]] and the Indian subcontinent while maintaining its dominance in Singapore and building selectively in other ASEAN markets. The bank also expanded its wealth management capabilities, targeting the growing affluent and high-net-worth segments across Asia.<ref name="nyt-profile" />


=== Global Recognition for DBS ===
==== Cultural Transformation ====


The transformation undertaken during Gupta's tenure resulted in DBS receiving a series of significant international accolades. In 2019, Euromoney named DBS the "World's Best Bank," citing the comprehensive nature of its digital transformation and the way it had fundamentally reimagined the banking experience for customers.<ref name="euromoney2019" /> Euromoney noted that under Gupta, DBS had moved from being perceived as a traditional, somewhat conservative Southeast Asian bank to one that was setting standards for digital innovation globally.
Beyond technology and financial metrics, Gupta placed significant emphasis on changing the internal culture of DBS. The bank, which had been characterized as risk-averse and bureaucratic, underwent an organizational redesign under Gupta that sought to foster innovation, agility, and a customer-centric mindset.<ref name="euromoney-2019" /> He introduced programs to encourage entrepreneurial thinking among employees, including internal hackathons and innovation labs.


In 2021, Euromoney again recognised DBS as the "World's Best Bank," noting the institution's ability to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic while maintaining strong financial performance and continuing its digital strategy. The publication highlighted how DBS's prior investments in technology infrastructure enabled the bank to adapt rapidly to the disruptions caused by the pandemic.<ref name="euromoney2021">{{cite web |title=The World's Best Bank 2021: How DBS turned a crisis into an opportunity |url=https://www.euromoney.com/article/28ten5exmatvsk8bunapt/awards/awards-for-excellence/the-worlds-best-bank-2021-how-dbs-turned-a-crisis-into-an-opportunity |publisher=Euromoney |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Gupta frequently spoke publicly about the importance of purpose-driven banking and the role of financial institutions in promoting sustainable economic development in Asia. He participated in forums such as the [[Singapore FinTech Festival]], discussing trends in financial technology and the future of banking.<ref name="fintech">{{cite web |title=Singapore Fintech Festival: Global Trends and Web 3.0 |url=https://disruptionbanking.com/2021/11/10/singapore-fintech-festival-global-trends-and-web-3-0/ |publisher=Disruption Banking |date=2021-11-10 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


These recognitions represented a significant shift in the global perception of DBS and, by extension, of Singaporean and Southeast Asian banking institutions more broadly. The awards positioned DBS alongside major global banks that had traditionally dominated such rankings.<ref name="euromoney2021" />
==== Navigating Crises ====


=== Sustainability and Emerging Technology ===
Gupta's tenure encompassed several periods of economic turbulence and uncertainty, including the aftermath of the [[2007–2008 financial crisis]], the [[European debt crisis]], various cycles of commodity price volatility affecting Asian economies, and the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. During the COVID-19 pandemic, DBS adapted its operations rapidly, leveraging its digital infrastructure to maintain service continuity while many competitors struggled with the shift to remote operations.<ref name="euromoney-2021" /> ''Euromoney'' specifically credited the bank's pre-existing digital capabilities as a critical factor in its resilience during the pandemic, contributing to DBS being named the "World's Best Bank" again in 2021.


During the latter years of his tenure, Gupta increasingly directed DBS's focus toward sustainability and the implications of emerging technologies for the financial sector. He participated in discussions on the intersection of finance and climate action, including appearances at forums such as TIME100 Talks, where he discussed leadership and the role of finance in building a more sustainable future.<ref name="time100">{{cite news |title=Jay Inslee, Piyush Gupta And Alexandria Villaseñor | TIME100 Talks (Full Event) |url=https://time.com/collections/time100-talks/7371302/jay-inslee-piyush-gupta-and-alexandria-villasenor-time100-talks-full-event/ |work=Time |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
==== Departure from DBS ====


Gupta also engaged with the rapidly evolving landscape of Web 3.0 technologies, blockchain, and digital assets. At the Singapore FinTech Festival, he addressed global trends related to the next generation of internet technologies and their potential impact on financial services.<ref name="disruptionbanking">{{cite web |title=Singapore Fintech Festival: Global Trends and Web 3.0 |url=https://disruptionbanking.com/2021/11/10/singapore-fintech-festival-global-trends-and-web-3-0/ |publisher=Disruption Banking |date=2021-11-10 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref> Under his leadership, DBS established a digital exchange that facilitated the trading of digital assets and cryptocurrencies, positioning the bank at the forefront of institutional adoption of blockchain technology in Asia.
Gupta served as CEO of DBS Group until 2025, completing a tenure of approximately sixteen years at the helm of the institution.<ref name="dbs-bio" /> In a wide-ranging reflection on his career published by ''Forbes'' in April 2025, Gupta discussed the defining moments of his professional life and the legacy he sought to leave at DBS.<ref name="forbes-legacy" /> His departure marked the end of one of the longest and most consequential CEO tenures in Asian banking.


=== Departure from DBS ===
=== Post-DBS Roles ===


Gupta's tenure as CEO of DBS Group concluded in 2025, after approximately sixteen years at the helm of the bank. His departure marked the end of one of the longest and most transformative leadership periods in the history of major Asian financial institutions.<ref name="forbes-legacy">{{cite news |last=Ratanjee |first=Vibhas |date=2025-04-05 |title=Lighting The Way: Piyush Gupta's Legacy Of Leadership |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/vibhasratanjee/2025/04/05/lighting-the-way-piyush-guptas-legacy-of-leadership/ |work=Forbes |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
==== Temasek Holdings — Chairman, India ====


In a wide-ranging interview with Forbes published in April 2025, Gupta reflected on the defining moments of his career and the legacy he intended to leave at DBS. He discussed the major leaps he had taken during his leadership and the principles that had guided the bank's transformation from a regional institution to a globally recognised financial services provider.<ref name="forbes-legacy" />
On 28 November 2025, [[Temasek Holdings]], Singapore's sovereign wealth fund and a major shareholder of DBS Group, announced the appointment of Gupta as Chairman, India, in an advisory capacity effective 1 December 2025.<ref name="temasek" /> In this non-executive role, Gupta was tasked with helping to strengthen Temasek's institutional networks in India and beyond, enhance the franchise value of the organization, and expand portfolio opportunities in the Indian market.<ref name="yahoo-temasek">{{cite news |title=Former DBS CEO Piyush Gupta to be chairman of Temasek India |url=https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/former-dbs-ceo-piyush-gupta-201056584.html |work=Yahoo Finance Singapore |date=2025-11-27 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="reuters-temasek">{{cite news |title=Singapore's Temasek names former DBS CEO Piyush Gupta as India chairman |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/singapores-temasek-names-former-dbs-ceo-piyush-gupta-india-chairman-2025-11-28/ |work=Reuters |date=2025-11-27 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


=== Post-DBS Roles ===
The appointment was seen as a natural fit given Gupta's deep familiarity with the Indian market from his years of expanding DBS's operations in the country and his personal background as a person of Indian origin.<ref name="et-temasek">{{cite news |title=Temasek hires Piyush Gupta as India chairman |url=https://m.economictimes.com/tech/startups/temasek-taps-ex-dbs-chief-executive-piyush-gupta-to-be-india-chairman/articleshow/125630557.cms |work=The Economic Times |date=2025-11-28 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Following his departure from DBS, Gupta assumed several prominent positions in the Singaporean corporate and investment landscape. On 28 November 2025, Singapore state investor [[Temasek Holdings]] announced the appointment of Gupta as Chairman of Temasek India, effective 1 December 2025. In this non-executive advisory role, Gupta was tasked with strengthening Temasek's institutional networks in India and beyond, enhancing franchise value, and expanding portfolio opportunities in one of the world's fastest-growing major economies.<ref name="temasek" /><ref name="reuters-temasek">{{cite news |title=Singapore's Temasek names former DBS CEO Piyush Gupta as India chairman |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/singapores-temasek-names-former-dbs-ceo-piyush-gupta-india-chairman-2025-11-28/ |work=Reuters |date=2025-11-28 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref><ref name="et-temasek">{{cite news |title=Temasek hires Piyush Gupta as India chairman |url=https://m.economictimes.com/tech/startups/temasek-taps-ex-dbs-chief-executive-piyush-gupta-to-be-india-chairman/articleshow/125630557.cms |work=The Economic Times |date=2025-11-28 |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
==== Keppel Corporation — Chairman ====


The appointment was viewed as strategically significant given India's growing importance as a destination for global investment and Gupta's deep familiarity with the Indian market, having been born in the country and having overseen DBS's expansion there during his tenure as CEO.<ref name="reuters-temasek" />
In February 2026, [[Keppel Corporation]] announced that Gupta, who had been serving as deputy chairman of the company, would succeed retiring chairman Danny Teoh effective 17 April 2026.<ref name="keppel" /> The appointment placed Gupta at the helm of one of Singapore's major conglomerates, which has significant operations in energy, infrastructure, and asset management. The chairmanship of Keppel represented a continuation of Gupta's involvement in Singapore's corporate landscape at the highest levels.


In February 2026, [[Keppel Ltd]] announced that Gupta, who had been serving as deputy chairman of the company's board, would succeed retiring chairman Danny Teoh as chairman of the board, effective 17 April 2026.<ref name="cna-keppel" /> This appointment placed Gupta at the head of one of Singapore's major conglomerates, which has significant operations in energy, urban development, connectivity, and asset management.
=== Other Roles and Affiliations ===


== Personal Life ==
In addition to his primary executive and board positions, Gupta has held several prominent roles in the international financial and policy community. He has served as vice-chairman of the [[Institute of International Finance]] since 2013, a position that places him at the center of global discussions on financial regulation, economic policy, and banking standards.<ref name="dbs-bio" /> He became a board member of [[Enterprise Singapore]] in 2024, contributing to Singapore's national efforts in supporting enterprise development and international trade.


Piyush Gupta is married to Ruchira Gupta, and the couple have two children.<ref name="dbs-bod" /> Originally from India, Gupta is a citizen of Singapore, having settled in the city-state over the course of his banking career.<ref name="dbs-bod" />
Gupta has also participated in global conversations about sustainability and leadership. He appeared in the ''[[Time (magazine)|TIME]]'' 100 Talks series alongside figures such as [[Jay Inslee]] and [[Alexandria Villaseñor]], discussing leadership and the construction of a more sustainable future.<ref name="time100">{{cite web |title=Jay Inslee, Piyush Gupta And Alexandria Villaseñor – TIME100 Talks (Full Event) |url=https://time.com/collections/time100-talks/7371302/jay-inslee-piyush-gupta-and-alexandria-villasenor-time100-talks-full-event/ |publisher=Time Magazine |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


Gupta has been involved in philanthropic activities, including serving as an ambassador for CanKids KidsCan, an Indian non-governmental organisation focused on childhood cancer awareness and support.<ref name="cankids">{{cite web |title=Cankids Ambassadors |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821053149/http://www.cankidsindia.org/cankids-ambassadors.html |publisher=CanKids KidsCan |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>
Gupta has been associated with [[CanKids]], a charitable organization focused on pediatric cancer in India, serving in an ambassador capacity.<ref name="cankids">{{cite web |title=CanKids Ambassadors |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821053149/http://www.cankidsindia.org/cankids-ambassadors.html |publisher=CanKids India |access-date=2026-02-24}}</ref>


His public commentary on leadership and management has emphasised the importance of institutional culture, willingness to embrace disruption, and the need for established organisations to adopt the mindset and agility of technology start-ups. In interviews, he has discussed the personal and professional leaps that shaped his career trajectory, from his decision to leave India for a career in international banking to his acceptance of the CEO role at DBS.<ref name="forbes-legacy" />
== Personal Life ==


== Recognition ==
Piyush Gupta is married to Ruchira Gupta, and the couple has two children.<ref name="dbs-bio" /> He is a citizen of Singapore, where he has been based for the greater part of his career.<ref name="dbs-bio" /> While Gupta maintains a relatively private personal life, he has spoken in interviews about the influence of his Indian heritage and his experience of living and working across multiple Asian countries on his worldview and leadership philosophy.<ref name="forbes-legacy" />


Gupta's leadership at DBS resulted in numerous awards and recognitions for both the bank and himself personally. The most prominent of these include:
Gupta's philanthropic interests include support for children's health causes in India, as reflected in his association with CanKids, an organization dedicated to supporting children with cancer.<ref name="cankids" />


DBS was named "World's Best Bank" by Euromoney in both 2019 and 2021, one of the most prestigious distinctions in the global banking industry. The 2019 award specifically cited the scale and depth of the digital transformation undertaken under Gupta's leadership.<ref name="euromoney2019" /><ref name="euromoney2021" />
== Recognition ==


Gupta was featured in TIME's TIME100 Talks programme, which convenes influential leaders for discussions on pressing global issues. His participation focused on the role of finance and leadership in driving sustainable development.<ref name="time100" />
Under Gupta's leadership, DBS received numerous institutional awards that reflected on his management of the bank. The most prominent among these were the ''Euromoney'' Awards for Excellence, through which DBS was named the "World's Best Bank" in 2019 and again in 2021.<ref name="euromoney-2019" /><ref name="euromoney-2021" /> The 2019 award specifically recognized Gupta's role in transforming DBS into what ''Euromoney'' described as the "bank of the future," citing the institution's investment in technology, its cultural transformation, and its financial performance.<ref name="euromoney-2019" /> The 2021 award highlighted how the bank had turned the crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic into an opportunity, leveraging its digital capabilities to maintain and expand services during a period of unprecedented disruption.<ref name="euromoney-2021" />


His tenure at DBS also drew attention from major international media outlets. The New York Times profiled Gupta and his management approach, highlighting the strategic choices that set DBS apart from its regional competitors.<ref name="nyt" /> Forbes published an extensive interview with Gupta in 2025 examining his legacy of leadership at the bank.<ref name="forbes-legacy" />
Gupta's inclusion in the ''TIME'' 100 Talks forum placed him among a select group of global leaders recognized for their influence and contribution to public discourse on pressing global issues, including sustainability and responsible leadership.<ref name="time100" />


Under Gupta's leadership, DBS consistently featured among Asia-Pacific's largest banks by assets, as tracked by S&P Global Market Intelligence.<ref name="spglobal" /> The bank's growth during his tenure was accompanied by improvements in key financial metrics and an expansion of its customer base across multiple Asian markets.
Within the Singapore business community, Gupta's leadership of DBS has been the subject of case studies and media analysis. His appointment to the boards of Enterprise Singapore, Temasek Holdings, and Keppel Corporation following his departure from DBS reflected the high regard in which he was held within Singapore's corporate and governmental establishment.<ref name="keppel" /><ref name="temasek" />


Gupta has also held institutional roles in the global financial governance landscape, including serving as vice-chairman of the [[Institute of International Finance]] since 2013, reflecting his standing within the international banking community.<ref name="dbs-bod" />
The ''New York Times'' profiled Gupta in 2013, examining his approach to managing DBS and his strategy for growing the bank across Asia.<ref name="nyt-profile" /> ''Forbes'' published an extensive interview with Gupta in April 2025, exploring the "defining leaps" of his career and the legacy of his leadership at DBS.<ref name="forbes-legacy" />


== Legacy ==
== Legacy ==


Piyush Gupta's sixteen-year tenure as CEO of DBS Group is considered one of the most consequential periods of leadership in Southeast Asian banking history. When he assumed the role in 2009, DBS was a large but primarily domestic Singaporean bank; by the time of his departure in 2025, the institution had been recognised repeatedly as one of the world's leading banks, with a significantly expanded regional footprint and a reputation for digital innovation that was studied and emulated by financial institutions globally.<ref name="euromoney2019" /><ref name="euromoney2021" />
Gupta's sixteen-year tenure as CEO of DBS Group is one of the longest in the history of major Asian banks and is notable for the degree of institutional transformation achieved during the period. When he assumed the role in 2009, DBS was a large but relatively conventional government-linked bank; by the time of his departure in 2025, it had been recognized multiple times as the world's best bank by international financial media and had established itself as a leader in digital banking across Asia.<ref name="euromoney-2019" /><ref name="euromoney-2021" />


His emphasis on digital transformation as a fundamental strategic imperative—rather than a supplementary technology initiative—set a template that was adopted by other major banks in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. The digibank platform and DBS's investments in data analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital asset infrastructure represented concrete examples of how a traditional financial institution could reinvent itself in the face of technological disruption.<ref name="sbr" /><ref name="disruptionbanking" />
The digital transformation Gupta led at DBS became a reference point for other banks in Asia and globally seeking to modernize their operations and compete with technology companies entering financial services. The bank's approach to integrating technology into every aspect of its operations — from customer-facing mobile platforms to back-end data analytics and artificial intelligence — was studied and emulated by financial institutions around the world.<ref name="euromoney-2021" />


Forbes characterised Gupta's career as one defined by consequential leaps—from India to international banking, from a long career at Citigroup to the challenge of leading DBS, and from conventional banking to a technology-driven model of financial services. His reflections on leadership emphasised the necessity of institutional courage, cultural transformation, and sustained commitment to strategic direction even in the face of short-term pressures.<ref name="forbes-legacy" />
Gupta's career also highlighted the growing prominence of leaders of Indian origin in global finance and business. Born and educated in India, he built his career across Asia and rose to lead one of the region's most important financial institutions, subsequently taking on advisory and board roles at major Singaporean entities including Temasek Holdings and Keppel Corporation.<ref name="temasek" /><ref name="keppel" />


His post-DBS appointments as Chairman of Temasek India and chairman of Keppel Ltd suggest that his influence on Singapore's corporate and financial landscape extends well beyond his tenure at DBS. The Temasek India role in particular positions Gupta as a key figure in the investment relationship between Singapore and India, two economies whose financial integration has deepened significantly during the period in which Gupta has been active in Asian banking.<ref name="temasek" /><ref name="cna-keppel" />
As ''Forbes'' noted in its April 2025 profile, Gupta reflected on his career as one defined by decisive "leaps" — from his move to Citigroup, to his decision to take the DBS role, to the bold investments in digital technology that reshaped the bank.<ref name="forbes-legacy" /> The enduring impact of these decisions on DBS and on the broader Asian banking landscape constitutes the core of his professional legacy.
 
The trajectory of DBS during Gupta's leadership also had broader significance for how Southeast Asian financial institutions were perceived internationally. By demonstrating that a bank headquartered in Singapore could compete with and surpass global banking giants in areas such as digital innovation and customer experience, Gupta's DBS contributed to a reassessment of the capabilities and ambitions of Asian financial institutions on the world stage.<ref name="euromoney2021" />


== References ==
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Piyush Gupta
Gupta in 2023
Piyush Gupta
Born24 1, 1960
BirthplaceMeerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
NationalitySingaporean
OccupationBanker, corporate executive
TitleFormer CEO of DBS Group Holdings
Known forLeading the transformation of DBS Group into Southeast Asia's largest bank
Spouse(s)Ruchira Gupta
Children2
AwardsEuromoney Awards for Excellence (multiple years)

Piyush Gupta (Template:Lang-hi; born 24 January 1960) is a Singaporean banker who served as the chief executive officer (CEO) of DBS Group Holdings, Southeast Asia's largest bank by assets, from 2009 to 2025.[1] Born in Meerut, India, Gupta built a career spanning more than three decades in international banking before being appointed to lead DBS, where he oversaw a comprehensive digital transformation that reshaped the institution from a conventional government-linked bank into a technology-driven financial services group recognized with multiple global awards. Under his tenure, DBS was named the "World's Best Bank" by Euromoney magazine on multiple occasions.[2][3] He has served as vice-chairman of the Institute of International Finance since 2013 and became a board member of Enterprise Singapore in 2024. Following his departure from DBS, Gupta was appointed Chairman, India of Temasek Holdings in November 2025 and was named incoming chairman of Keppel Corporation.[4][5]

Early Life

Piyush Gupta was born on 24 January 1960 in Meerut, a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.[6] He grew up in India during a period of significant economic and social change in the country. Details about his family background and upbringing in Meerut remain limited in public records, though he has spoken in interviews about the formative influences of his early years in India.[7]

Gupta later relocated to New Delhi for his higher education, attending St. Stephen's College at the University of Delhi, one of India's most prestigious undergraduate institutions. He subsequently pursued graduate studies at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad), one of the premier business schools in Asia, where he obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM).[1] The combination of a liberal arts undergraduate education at St. Stephen's and rigorous management training at IIM Ahmedabad provided Gupta with a foundation that would shape his approach to banking and leadership throughout his career.

Gupta eventually became a citizen of Singapore, where he has been based for the majority of his professional career in banking.[1]

Education

Gupta completed his undergraduate education at St. Stephen's College, affiliated with the University of Delhi, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.[1] He then attended the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, one of the most selective graduate management programs in India, where he obtained his Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), the equivalent of a Master of Business Administration.[1] IIM Ahmedabad has produced numerous leaders in Indian and global business and finance, and Gupta's time there helped prepare him for a career in international banking that would span multiple countries and continents.

Career

Early Banking Career at Citigroup

Before joining DBS, Gupta spent approximately 27 years at Citigroup, one of the world's largest financial services conglomerates.[8] During his tenure at Citigroup, he held a range of senior positions across multiple geographies, gaining extensive experience in consumer banking, corporate banking, and financial markets across Asia and other regions. His long career at the American banking giant gave him deep familiarity with the operational complexities of running a large multinational financial institution and the regulatory environments of multiple Asian markets.

At Citigroup, Gupta rose through the ranks to hold leadership positions that included oversight of business operations in South and Southeast Asia.[6] His experience at Citi in managing diverse teams across markets proved instrumental in preparing him for the challenges of leading DBS, which operates across multiple Asian markets. His tenure at Citigroup also gave him exposure to the early stages of digital innovation in banking, an area he would later champion at DBS.

His departure from Citigroup in 2009 to take the helm at DBS represented a significant career transition — from a global American banking institution to a Singapore-headquartered bank with regional ambitions.[9][10]

CEO of DBS Group (2009–2025)

Gupta was appointed chief executive officer of DBS Group Holdings in 2009, taking charge of what was already Singapore's largest bank but one that was perceived as bureaucratic and lacking in innovation compared to its global peers.[9] Over the following sixteen years, he led a comprehensive transformation of the institution that touched virtually every aspect of its operations, culture, and strategic positioning.

Digital Transformation

One of the defining elements of Gupta's tenure was the aggressive push toward digital banking. Under his leadership, DBS invested heavily in technology infrastructure, redesigned its customer-facing platforms, and sought to embed digital processes throughout the bank's operations.[2] The bank adopted the internal motto of being a technology company with a banking license, signaling a fundamental shift in institutional identity.

DBS under Gupta launched several digital-first initiatives including the mobile banking platform digibank, which was deployed in markets including India and Indonesia to reach customers who had limited access to traditional branch banking. The bank also invested in application programming interface (API) platforms to enable third-party developers to build services on top of DBS's banking infrastructure, positioning the bank as a platform rather than merely a service provider.[11]

The digital transformation extended to internal operations as well. Gupta championed the use of artificial intelligence and data analytics to improve risk management, customer service, and operational efficiency. The bank's technology spending grew substantially during his tenure as DBS sought to compete not only with other banks but with technology companies entering the financial services space.[3]

Growth and Regional Expansion

Under Gupta's leadership, DBS grew significantly in terms of assets, revenue, and geographic reach. The bank strengthened its position across its key markets of Singapore, Hong Kong, China, India, Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia.[12] DBS consolidated its position as Southeast Asia's largest bank by assets during this period, benefiting from organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

Gupta pursued a strategy of deepening DBS's presence in Greater China and the Indian subcontinent while maintaining its dominance in Singapore and building selectively in other ASEAN markets. The bank also expanded its wealth management capabilities, targeting the growing affluent and high-net-worth segments across Asia.[8]

Cultural Transformation

Beyond technology and financial metrics, Gupta placed significant emphasis on changing the internal culture of DBS. The bank, which had been characterized as risk-averse and bureaucratic, underwent an organizational redesign under Gupta that sought to foster innovation, agility, and a customer-centric mindset.[2] He introduced programs to encourage entrepreneurial thinking among employees, including internal hackathons and innovation labs.

Gupta frequently spoke publicly about the importance of purpose-driven banking and the role of financial institutions in promoting sustainable economic development in Asia. He participated in forums such as the Singapore FinTech Festival, discussing trends in financial technology and the future of banking.[13]

Navigating Crises

Gupta's tenure encompassed several periods of economic turbulence and uncertainty, including the aftermath of the 2007–2008 financial crisis, the European debt crisis, various cycles of commodity price volatility affecting Asian economies, and the COVID-19 pandemic. During the COVID-19 pandemic, DBS adapted its operations rapidly, leveraging its digital infrastructure to maintain service continuity while many competitors struggled with the shift to remote operations.[3] Euromoney specifically credited the bank's pre-existing digital capabilities as a critical factor in its resilience during the pandemic, contributing to DBS being named the "World's Best Bank" again in 2021.

Departure from DBS

Gupta served as CEO of DBS Group until 2025, completing a tenure of approximately sixteen years at the helm of the institution.[1] In a wide-ranging reflection on his career published by Forbes in April 2025, Gupta discussed the defining moments of his professional life and the legacy he sought to leave at DBS.[7] His departure marked the end of one of the longest and most consequential CEO tenures in Asian banking.

Post-DBS Roles

Temasek Holdings — Chairman, India

On 28 November 2025, Temasek Holdings, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund and a major shareholder of DBS Group, announced the appointment of Gupta as Chairman, India, in an advisory capacity effective 1 December 2025.[4] In this non-executive role, Gupta was tasked with helping to strengthen Temasek's institutional networks in India and beyond, enhance the franchise value of the organization, and expand portfolio opportunities in the Indian market.[14][15]

The appointment was seen as a natural fit given Gupta's deep familiarity with the Indian market from his years of expanding DBS's operations in the country and his personal background as a person of Indian origin.[16]

Keppel Corporation — Chairman

In February 2026, Keppel Corporation announced that Gupta, who had been serving as deputy chairman of the company, would succeed retiring chairman Danny Teoh effective 17 April 2026.[5] The appointment placed Gupta at the helm of one of Singapore's major conglomerates, which has significant operations in energy, infrastructure, and asset management. The chairmanship of Keppel represented a continuation of Gupta's involvement in Singapore's corporate landscape at the highest levels.

Other Roles and Affiliations

In addition to his primary executive and board positions, Gupta has held several prominent roles in the international financial and policy community. He has served as vice-chairman of the Institute of International Finance since 2013, a position that places him at the center of global discussions on financial regulation, economic policy, and banking standards.[1] He became a board member of Enterprise Singapore in 2024, contributing to Singapore's national efforts in supporting enterprise development and international trade.

Gupta has also participated in global conversations about sustainability and leadership. He appeared in the TIME 100 Talks series alongside figures such as Jay Inslee and Alexandria Villaseñor, discussing leadership and the construction of a more sustainable future.[17]

Gupta has been associated with CanKids, a charitable organization focused on pediatric cancer in India, serving in an ambassador capacity.[18]

Personal Life

Piyush Gupta is married to Ruchira Gupta, and the couple has two children.[1] He is a citizen of Singapore, where he has been based for the greater part of his career.[1] While Gupta maintains a relatively private personal life, he has spoken in interviews about the influence of his Indian heritage and his experience of living and working across multiple Asian countries on his worldview and leadership philosophy.[7]

Gupta's philanthropic interests include support for children's health causes in India, as reflected in his association with CanKids, an organization dedicated to supporting children with cancer.[18]

Recognition

Under Gupta's leadership, DBS received numerous institutional awards that reflected on his management of the bank. The most prominent among these were the Euromoney Awards for Excellence, through which DBS was named the "World's Best Bank" in 2019 and again in 2021.[2][3] The 2019 award specifically recognized Gupta's role in transforming DBS into what Euromoney described as the "bank of the future," citing the institution's investment in technology, its cultural transformation, and its financial performance.[2] The 2021 award highlighted how the bank had turned the crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic into an opportunity, leveraging its digital capabilities to maintain and expand services during a period of unprecedented disruption.[3]

Gupta's inclusion in the TIME 100 Talks forum placed him among a select group of global leaders recognized for their influence and contribution to public discourse on pressing global issues, including sustainability and responsible leadership.[17]

Within the Singapore business community, Gupta's leadership of DBS has been the subject of case studies and media analysis. His appointment to the boards of Enterprise Singapore, Temasek Holdings, and Keppel Corporation following his departure from DBS reflected the high regard in which he was held within Singapore's corporate and governmental establishment.[5][4]

The New York Times profiled Gupta in 2013, examining his approach to managing DBS and his strategy for growing the bank across Asia.[8] Forbes published an extensive interview with Gupta in April 2025, exploring the "defining leaps" of his career and the legacy of his leadership at DBS.[7]

Legacy

Gupta's sixteen-year tenure as CEO of DBS Group is one of the longest in the history of major Asian banks and is notable for the degree of institutional transformation achieved during the period. When he assumed the role in 2009, DBS was a large but relatively conventional government-linked bank; by the time of his departure in 2025, it had been recognized multiple times as the world's best bank by international financial media and had established itself as a leader in digital banking across Asia.[2][3]

The digital transformation Gupta led at DBS became a reference point for other banks in Asia and globally seeking to modernize their operations and compete with technology companies entering financial services. The bank's approach to integrating technology into every aspect of its operations — from customer-facing mobile platforms to back-end data analytics and artificial intelligence — was studied and emulated by financial institutions around the world.[3]

Gupta's career also highlighted the growing prominence of leaders of Indian origin in global finance and business. Born and educated in India, he built his career across Asia and rose to lead one of the region's most important financial institutions, subsequently taking on advisory and board roles at major Singaporean entities including Temasek Holdings and Keppel Corporation.[4][5]

As Forbes noted in its April 2025 profile, Gupta reflected on his career as one defined by decisive "leaps" — from his move to Citigroup, to his decision to take the DBS role, to the bold investments in digital technology that reshaped the bank.[7] The enduring impact of these decisions on DBS and on the broader Asian banking landscape constitutes the core of his professional legacy.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 "Board of Directors – Piyush Gupta".DBS Group.https://www.dbs.com/gsmc-grp/Bod/bod-piyush-gupta.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Awards for Excellence 2019: How Gupta turned DBS into the bank of the future".Euromoney.https://www.euromoney.com/article/b1g4l991c5x2qj/awards-for-excellence-2019-how-gupta-turned-dbs-into-the-bank-of-the-future.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 "The World's Best Bank 2021: How DBS turned a crisis into an opportunity".Euromoney.https://www.euromoney.com/article/28ten5exmatvsk8bunapt/awards/awards-for-excellence/the-worlds-best-bank-2021-how-dbs-turned-a-crisis-into-an-opportunity.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Mr Piyush Gupta appointed as Chairman, India of Temasek".Temasek Holdings.2025-11-28.https://www.temasek.com.sg/en/news-and-resources/news-room/statements/2025/piyush-gupta-appointed-as-temasek-india-chairman.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 "Piyush Gupta to take over as Keppel chairman from Apr 17".CNA.https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/piyush-gupta-keppel-chairman-apr-17-danny-teoh-retire-5908541.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "DBS's Piyush Gupta: Replicating a success story".LiveMint.http://www.livemint.com/Companies/F5Wh7Ur0oHSqZ50V9buqkL/DBSs-Piyush-Gupta-Replicating-a-success-story.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 RatanjeeVibhasVibhas"Lighting The Way: Piyush Gupta's Legacy Of Leadership".Forbes.2025-04-05.https://www.forbes.com/sites/vibhasratanjee/2025/04/05/lighting-the-way-piyush-guptas-legacy-of-leadership/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "Profile: Piyush Gupta".The New York Times.2013-09-02.https://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/02/business/global/02iht-manager02.html?_r=0.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "DBS appoints new CEO".Reuters.https://www.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-42139520090901.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  10. ↑ "DBS CEO appointment".Reuters India.http://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-42125020090901.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  11. ↑ "DBS: Driving growth in Asian banking".Singapore Business Review.http://sbr.com.sg/financial-services/commentary/dbs-driving-growth-in-asian-banking.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  12. ↑ "Asia-Pacific's 50 largest banks by assets 2020".S&P Global Market Intelligence.https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/latest-news-headlines/asia-pacific-s-50-largest-banks-by-assets-2020-58021637.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  13. ↑ "Singapore Fintech Festival: Global Trends and Web 3.0".Disruption Banking.2021-11-10.https://disruptionbanking.com/2021/11/10/singapore-fintech-festival-global-trends-and-web-3-0/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  14. ↑ "Former DBS CEO Piyush Gupta to be chairman of Temasek India".Yahoo Finance Singapore.2025-11-27.https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/former-dbs-ceo-piyush-gupta-201056584.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  15. ↑ "Singapore's Temasek names former DBS CEO Piyush Gupta as India chairman".Reuters.2025-11-27.https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/singapores-temasek-names-former-dbs-ceo-piyush-gupta-india-chairman-2025-11-28/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  16. ↑ "Temasek hires Piyush Gupta as India chairman".The Economic Times.2025-11-28.https://m.economictimes.com/tech/startups/temasek-taps-ex-dbs-chief-executive-piyush-gupta-to-be-india-chairman/articleshow/125630557.cms.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "Jay Inslee, Piyush Gupta And Alexandria Villaseñor – TIME100 Talks (Full Event)".Time Magazine.https://time.com/collections/time100-talks/7371302/jay-inslee-piyush-gupta-and-alexandria-villasenor-time100-talks-full-event/.Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 "CanKids Ambassadors".CanKids India.https://web.archive.org/web/20140821053149/http://www.cankidsindia.org/cankids-ambassadors.html.Retrieved 2026-02-24.

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