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ING Korea has been awarded the Green Finance Award at the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) Sustainability Awards 2025, marking a significant milestone as the bank’s first participation in the awards. This recognition also highlights ING’s leadership in sustainable finance, as the Green Finance category is newly introduced this year, reflecting the growing importance of sustainable financial practices in South Korea and the region.
ING honoured with Green Finance Award at ECCK Sustainability Awards 2025
With over 20 years of experience, including senior roles at KKR and Credit Suisse, Deepali returns to ING, where she began her career at ING Vysya Bank. She succeeds Robert Carnell, who has led ING's Research team in Asia Pacific since 2017.
ING appoints Deepali Bhargava as new head of Research and chief economist for Asia Pacific
In this role, Uday will oversee operations across 11 APAC markets, drawing on his deep expertise and leadership to drive growth and innovation. He joined ING in 2007 in India and has held several senior roles, including country manager for Australia and, since 2020, head of Wholesale Banking for the EMEA region.
ING appoints Uday Sareen as chief executive and head of Wholesale Banking for Asia Pacific
Gautam Saxena, a seasoned investment banker, has been appointed to lead ING’s Corporate Finance strategy, a key growth priority across 11 APAC markets. He joins from Pegasus 7 Ventures, a venture capital fund he founded to invest in tech-enabled impact businesses across Asia and Africa, with a strong focus on sustainability.
ING appoints Gautam Saxena as head of Corporate Finance for Asia Pacific
ING showcased its sustainable finance leadership at “Offshore Wind Technology Day” on 3 June, opening ENVEX 2024 at COEX, Seoul. It underscored the role of private finance in advancing South Korea’s 30% renewable energy target by 2036, with offshore wind highlighted as a key investment opportunity.