Singapore, September 2025 – Shekhar Banka has taken on the role of Chief Financial Officer at ZUZU Hospitality. In his new capacity, he will lead the company’s financial strategy, governance, and capital planning, playing a pivotal role in driving sustainable growth and supporting ZUZU’s mission to empower independent hotels globally.
Most recently, Banka was the Director of Corporate Development and Group M&A Head at PropertyGuru Group, where he spent nearly three years shaping growth strategies, driving inorganic expansion, and leading complex cross-border M&A initiatives to strengthen the Group’s market presence across Asia.
Before that, he served as Director of Corporate Finance at Deloitte & Touche Corporate Finance in Singapore for over two years. In this role, he advised clients on capital structuring, corporate finance strategy, and execution of significant transactions across multiple industries.
Earlier, he was Senior Manager, Strategy and Business Development at HSBC Insurance (part of HSBC Group) in Hong Kong. Here, he contributed to key regional strategic initiatives and business development efforts, leveraging his expertise in financial planning and execution to support the insurance business across markets.
Banka also held a long tenure of nearly a decade at Daiwa Capital Markets Singapore Limited, where he advanced to Director of Investment Banking (M&A). He advised leading corporates on complex cross-border deals, consolidations, and equity capital markets transactions, further cementing his expertise in financial advisory and M&A. He began his career in consulting at Synechron, where he spent four years in managerial roles.
About ZUZU Hospitality
ZUZU Hospitality is a fast-growing technology-driven company dedicated to empowering the 600,000 independent hotels worldwide. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Singapore, ZUZU provides independent hoteliers with the technology and expertise typically reserved for large hotel chains—without the associated costs or restrictions.
Through its proprietary all-in-one hotel operating system and specialized Revenue and Distribution Management services, ZUZU enables hotels to focus on delivering differentiated travel experiences while boosting profitability. Operating across Southeast Asia, ZUZU has consistently delivered strong ROI for its hotel partners, proving to be a transformative force in the hospitality ecosystem.
Read Also : When HR “Produces Nothing”: A Response to Jennifer Sey’s Anti-HR Vision
The Fine Balance: Navigating Work, Life, and Mental Wellbeing
Mind the Leadership Gap – From Learning to Real-World Impact
How the Adecco Group is empowering its employees for the future of work
