NatWest announced Adeel Hyder as its new Managing Director of Business Banking, leading the bank?s strategy to strengthen support for small and micro businesses across the UK. Joining NatWest from Starling Bank on 1 June 2026, Adeel is an experienced banking leader with a strong track record in customer-centric digital transformation and deep SME expertise. His background spans McKinsey, TSB and, most recently, Starling, where he helped build and scale its digital-first business bank.

He brings proven commercial leadership, deep experience overseeing business performance, and sharp insight into the needs of UK small businesses. Adeel will report to Robert Begbie, CEO of NatWest?s Commercial & Institutional business, and will join its Executive Committee.