Shahina Khan is EMEA Chief Data and Analytics Officer at SMBC, where she is responsible for strengthening data governance, driving innovation, and embedding a culture of data excellence across the organisation. She has designed and implemented a comprehensive data governance framework that has improved data quality and integrity, enabling more confident, data-driven decision-making. Central to this success is her strong understanding of how the business operates and her ability to align data initiatives with stakeholder priorities.
Shahina is recognised as a passionate and influential data leader with a particular strength in storytelling and data communication. She has championed data literacy at scale, leading initiatives that have trained more than 3,000 colleagues, helping to shift mindsets and accelerate cultural change. Through these efforts, she has made data more accessible and demonstrated the art of the possible, empowering teams across SMBC to use data more effectively in their everyday work.