Diana Cesar
Courtesy of Hang Seng Bank
- TitleExecutive Director and Chief Executive
- Company/AffiliationHang Seng Bank
- Country/TerritoryHong Kong
In 2021, Diana Cesar joined a line of women chiefs at Hong Kong's largest local bank, Hang Seng, an HSBC subsidiary. Formerly HSBC's Hong Kong CEO, the Canadian-educated Cesar clocked stints at Citibank and American Express before joining HSBC in 1999, where she is credited for successfully turning its Taiwan credit cards business around. Hang Seng, which boasts 70% female representation on its board and executive team, saw profits rebound in 2023 to $2.3 billion following a three-year downward trend. Cesar's strategy centers on growth, sustainability, and innovation, including advocating for a central bank digital currency.