Manila – Global information and insights company and the Philippines’ first comprehensive private credit reference agency, TransUnion (NYSE: TRU), announced today the appointment of Avishek Ghosh as Chief Data and Analytics Officer (CDAO) for Asia Pacific. Based in Hong Kong, he will lead the region’s data and analytics strategy, overseeing the end-to-end data value chain – from acquisition, analytics and modeling to insight generation and quality enhancement – to drive innovation and supporting sustainable business growth.
Avishek has more than 17 years of experience in global banking, combining strong international exposure across Hong Kong, India and the United Kingdom with extensive cross‑regional collaboration spanning Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and the Americas. Prior to this role, he served as Senior Vice President at HSBC, where he led the unsecured lending business across nine Asian markets. Avishek holds a master’s degree in statistics from the Indian Statistical Institute in Kolkata.
He brings deep expertise in advanced analytics and data science leadership, with a proven track record of applying emerging data technologies to shape product strategy and deliver measurable outcomes. This background in data innovation aligns closely with TransUnion’s evolution from a traditional credit reference agency to a trusted information and insights partner, enabling organizations to view consumer identity holistically through diverse data assets and helping them to make informed decisions with confidence, which forms the foundation of trust in the modern economy.
This appointment marks a significant milestone for TransUnion Asia Pacific, as it brings together regional analytics capabilities – including Data Science and Analytics (DSA), Data Asset Management (DAM) and Data Strategy (DS) – into a more integrated structure under one regional leadership model. Together, these efforts will continue to accelerate TransUnion’s analytics value creation and reinforce its commitment to the responsible and secure use of data.
“As the role of information and data continues to grow in enabling robust and evidence‑based financial decisions in today’s economy – particularly amid persistent global uncertainties, rising fraud risks and increasing regional integration – the capabilities to manage, analyze and translate data into trusted and meaningful insights has never been more important,” said Marie Claire Lim Moore, Asia-Pacific Regional President and Hong Kong CEO at TransUnion. “Data and analytics are central to TransUnion’s continued evolution into a trusted information and insights partner powered by identity-based intelligence. We are pleased to welcome Avishek, whose deep expertise in data-driven transformation and strategic analytics will further strengthen our ability to deliver value beyond credit, supporting businesses and consumers in making more confident, informed decisions and advancing our mission of Information for Good.”
Commenting on his appointment, Avishek said: “It is an honour to join TransUnion at a time when trusted data and insights are increasingly vital in helping financial institutions, businesses and consumers navigate a rapidly evolving environment. TransUnion has built a strong platform that harnesses data responsibly to drive transparency and resilience. The integration of our regional data strategy – encompassing effective sourcing, disciplined standardization, advanced analytics and rigorous quality management – underpins a robust, secure and well-governed data ecosystem. I look forward to building on this foundation to deliver meaningful impact for business, individuals and the broader economy.”
