Farooq Siddiqi

Senior banker and fintech professional with 30+ years of Transaction and Corporate Banking experience in global, regional and country roles in Singapore, Dubai, and Mumbai. Has held several senior leadership roles over the last 15 years. Experienced in running global businesses and teams, combined with strong client management and talent development skills. He has been hired recently to build an SME business in the middle East for SC Ventures leveraging on various sme ventures built by SCV in India, South East Asia and Africa and has relocated back to UAE from Singapore.
Key roles held over the last 10 years include

– CEO of an enterprise blockchain start up in Singapore which has now scaled to Series B
– Global Head of Trade Finance of Standard Chartered Bank
– Global Head of Transaction Banking Products (cash management, trade finance, custody, clearing) for Standard Chartered Bank
– Regional Head of Transaction Banking for MENA & Pakistan


Farooq is passionate about building new businesses , investing in people and creating enthusiasm for a better future.