Bharat Narang Has Joined NatWest as HR Director
The human resources veteran moved to NatWest following a nine-year tenure at BNP Paribas.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Human Resources
Bharat Narang has been appointed as the director of human resources at NatWest. This transition follows his departure from BNP Paribas, where he served for nine years.
Why it matters
Narang brings extensive experience from several major global financial institutions to his new role at NatWest. His appointment marks a significant leadership shift in the bank's human resources department.
Narang spent nine years at BNP Paribas, where he received two promotions between 2020 and 2025. He previously held positions at various firms, including Infosys and Deutsche Bank.
The players
Bharat Narang
He is an experienced human resources executive who has held leadership roles at major international financial institutions including BNP Paribas and Goldman Sachs.
NatWest
It is a major British banking and financial services organization headquartered in Edinburgh.
BNP Paribas
It is a prominent international banking group headquartered in Paris, France.
The details
Narang concluded his tenure as the vice president of human resources at BNP Paribas in 2026 before assuming the director position at NatWest in October 2026. Throughout his career, he has worked across multiple major global banks and earned an Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management in 2011.
Timeline
July 2006 marked the start of his professional career at Infosys.
October 2007 was when he joined Goldman Sachs as a business analyst.
2011 was the year he completed his executive postgraduate diploma.
July 2017 was the start of his time at BNP Paribas as an assistant manager.
October 2026 was when he began his director role at NatWest.
Market Landscape
The hiring of a new HR director at NatWest reflects a broader pattern of executive mobility observed in the historical turnover rate for C-suite human resources executives in the global banking sector. This move positions NatWest to integrate external leadership expertise into its corporate human resources strategy.
This leadership transition is an internal corporate matter that does not result in immediate changes to customer banking services or fees. Clients and account holders at NatWest should expect standard operations to continue under the new human resources leadership.
The takeaway
Narang represents a significant addition to the NatWest leadership team with his background at various global financial firms. His career path illustrates the high mobility of senior human resources executives within the international banking industry.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by HR Katha.
