Piyush Gupta - DBS CEO advises against giving up interests

DBS CEO Piyush Gupta has advised against giving up interests to focus solely on work. Speaking at a forum in November, Gupta said it was one of his biggest regrets in life, adding: "Keep your interests going. These anchor you. And in these times of anxiety, you need [them] to hold on as you go ahead". Gupta also reflected on his career failures and successes over the past 40 years, saying it was important to "constantly plan" what will lead to personal satisfaction. DBS announced earlier this year that Gupta's annual earnings in 2022 had risen 13.2% to $15.4m.

Piyush Gupta is the current CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of DBS Group, a leading financial services group in Asia, headquartered in Singapore. Gupta has been in this role since 2009 and is credited with leading the transformation of DBS from a traditional bank to a digital banking leader. Prior to joining DBS, Gupta had an extensive career in banking, having worked at several global banks including Citigroup, where he held various senior management positions in Asia, Europe, and the United States.