NatWest Appointed New Director of Human Resources
Bharat Narang has moved to NatWest to lead HR operations after a nine-year tenure at BNP Paribas.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Human Resources
Bharat Narang has officially taken on the role of director of human resources at NatWest. This appointment follows his departure from BNP Paribas, where he served in leadership roles for nearly a decade.
Why it matters
Executive moves at this level frequently signal shifts in internal talent management and culture development for global financial institutions. Operators tracking HR trends often watch such transitions for changes in talent retention or recruitment methodologies.
Bharat Narang concludes a nine-year tenure at BNP Paribas, having received two promotions between 2020 and 2025. His background includes prior HR experience at global firms like Goldman Sachs, Marriott International, and Deutsche Bank.
The players
Bharat Narang
An experienced human resources executive with a background spanning major global banks and hospitality firms.
NatWest
A major British commercial and retail bank that provides a range of financial services to individuals and businesses.
BNP Paribas
A large European international banking group with a diverse portfolio of financial services and significant global operations.
The details
Narang joins NatWest after a career progression that saw him hold the position of vice president of human resources at BNP Paribas until 2026. His experience includes a mix of human resource management and business analysis roles, having earned an Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management in 2011.
Timeline
July 2006 marked the start of his career at Infosys.
October 2007 saw him join Goldman Sachs as a business analyst.
2011 was the year he completed his post graduate diploma.
July 2017 marked his start at BNP Paribas as assistant manager.
October 2026 was the start of his director role at NatWest.
Market Landscape
This transition aligns with established patterns of executive leadership turnover within the global banking sector. It follows the recurring industry trend of firms recruiting HR directors with cross-institutional experience to refine workforce management.
Business leaders should monitor how incoming HR leadership changes the internal policy framework regarding talent retention and employee benefits. Watch for shifts in recruiting or performance evaluation standards as new directors adjust their operational oversight.
The takeaway
Leadership transitions at the director level often precede larger departmental reorganizations or shifts in talent policy. Monitor upcoming communications from NatWest to identify if new HR protocols are introduced in the next two fiscal quarters.
Further reading
For broader trends on executive talent and organizational development, visit our Human Resources section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by HR Katha.
