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Mind Your Business: Chemistry and finance - ING’s CEO unravels the connection

8 January 2024

Reading time: 12 min

In MONEY FM 89.3’s first C-Suite segment of the year, Anju Abrol, ING’s chief executive and head of Wholesale Banking APAC, reflects on her career journey and cross-disciplinary roots in science, banking, and sustainability. She underscores ING’s purpose-led approach, highlighting the bank’s commitment to financing change and helping clients navigate their transition toward a low-carbon future.

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In MONEY FM 89.3’s first C-Suite segment of the year, Anju Abrol, ING’s chief executive and head of Wholesale Banking APAC, shared reflections on her career journey, blending early roots in science with her deep experience in banking and sustainable finance. Speaking candidly on the Breakfast Show, she described how her personal and professional values converge in her current role, where purpose and impact are central. 

Driven by a desire to make a meaningful difference, Anju spotlighted ING’s commitment to supporting clients through transition financing—helping businesses adapt and thrive in a low-carbon economy. She also spoke about building the right ecosystems for change, championing cross-sector collaboration and strategic innovation to address long-term challenges. 

Throughout the conversation, Anju underscored ING’s regional ambitions and its growing role in driving sustainable progress across Asia Pacific, affirming that banking is not just about numbers, but about unlocking possibilities with lasting impact. 

Originally published in MONEY FM 89.3.