Varun Jaju
Global Transformation Lead, Cluster Governance @Standard Chartered
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WORK HISTORY
Global Transformation Lead, Cluster Governance @Standard Chartered
London, GB
Lead the Global Cluster Governance Refinement Programme, a key initiative under the firm’s Fit for Growth Programme, aimed at simplifying, optimizing and embedding governance structure and meeting hygiene across the organization. The goal is to drive efficiency, reduce operational costs, and enhance decision-making through effective governance structures and streamlined processes across 44 countries and 7 clusters.
EDUCATION
University of Mysore
Bachelor of Commerce
SKILLS
ABOUT VARUN JAJU
I am a transformation leader with 19+ years of experience in Corporate & Institutional Banking and entrepreneurial leadership, spanning roles at Goldman Sachs, Standard Chartered, and Maruti Suzuki. My career has focused on delivering large-scale change, simplifying complexity, and enabling business growth.Currently, I lead the Cluster Governance Refinement Programme under Standard Chartered’s Fit for Growth strategy — a global transformation across 45+ countries focused on simplifying governance, strengthening decision-making, and embedding effective meeting practices. We’re also exploring AI opportunities to reimagine how organisations govern and execute strategy at scale.Earlier, I held senior leadership roles in business management and regulatory change at Standard Chartered, driving programmes across the US, Europe, and Asia. Prior to that, I spent nearly a decade at Goldman Sachs, rising to Executive Director, where I led client solutions and operational transformation initiatives. I also bring an entrepreneurial perspective, having successfully scaled and transformed a Maruti Suzuki dealership in India into a market leader, delivering triple-digit growth and digital-first innovation.I thrive on simplifying complexity, enabling leaders to focus on what truly matters, and creating impact through both structural change and behavioural shifts. Alongside programme delivery, I am passionate about coaching and developing people, helping talent grow into their full potential.
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