Manufacturing Today Issue - 224 May 2024 | Page 10

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Banking above

Rohit Moudgil of HSBC shares his passion for supporting UK manufacturing , helping businesses grow and gain in resilience

I came to the UK at the age of 17 from India ,” begins Rohit Moudgil , Head of Manufacturing & Industrials Sector , HSBC . “ While the move was a big change from a cultural perspective , it also made me realize my ability to be agile whilst navigating change and cultural differences . I always wanted to be in a client facing environment as that ’ s where I felt I would do my best work .

“ I have been in the banking industry for 20 years and have predominantly worked with corporate clients with international needs . Working with HSBC has really amplified that global perspective and given me a deep understanding of global trade and supply chain subject matters , which are extremely important for UK manufacturing . I ’ ve been very fortunate ,” he continues , “ to have worked with mentors and senior colleagues who ’ ve encouraged me to take calculated risks along the way . And so ,
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