Standard Chartered Private Bank Profile: What is Standard Chartered?

Standard Chartered Private Bank is the private banking division of Standard Chartered, a multinational financial services provider headquartered in London.

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What is Standard Chartered Private Bank?

Standard Chartered traces its roots back to 1853, when Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China was founded by James Wilson under a royal charter from Queen Victoria.

Standard Bank of British South Africa was formed in 1862 by John Paterson and a group of businessmen.

Over the past 170 years, the bank has maintained a strong focus on innovation and network-driven growth.

Today, Standard Chartered operates in 52 markets, with 83,000 employees worldwide, continuing to support personal and corporate clients across its core regions.

Standard Chartered Private Bank is the division of Standard Chartered that caters to high-net-worth (HNW) clients with investable assets exceeding $5 million, offering services across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe through booking centers in Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, India, London, and Jersey.

Standard Chartered’s business model integrates cross-border financial services with wealth management expertise, addressing the needs of both individual and corporate clients.

Wealth & Retail Banking (WRB) caters to affluent clients and small businesses through Private, Priority, and Personal Banking services, covering both local and international banking requirements across the wealth spectrum.
Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) supports large corporations, governments, banks, and investors in accessing cross-border investment opportunities, particularly in dynamic markets across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
SC Ventures drives innovation within the bank by investing in disruptive financial technologies and developing alternative financial service models.

Standard Chartered Private Bank Key Executives

Bill Winters, CBE – Group Chief Executive Standard Chartered

Bill Winters, CBE – Group Chief Executive
Appointed in June 2015, Bill brings extensive banking experience from his 26 years at JP Morgan, where he held various leadership roles, including Co-CEO of the Investment Bank. He has been actively involved in UK financial sector reforms, serving on several government commissions and advisory boards. Bill is also engaged in driving climate finance initiatives and chairs several global sustainability-related groups. He was awarded a CBE in 2013 for his contributions to the UK economy.
Diego De Giorgi – Group Chief Financial Officer
Appointed CFO in January 2024, Diego has over 30 years of global financial experience. He previously co-led Pegasus Europe, a SPAC focused on financial services, and held senior roles at Goldman Sachs and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. His experience spans investment banking, equity markets, and managing client portfolios across multiple regions.
Judy Hsu – CEO, Wealth and Retail Banking
Judy has been with Standard Chartered since 2009 and was appointed CEO of Wealth and Retail Banking in January 2021. With over 30 years of experience in retail banking and wealth management, she has led strategic developments in these areas. Previously CEO of Singapore and Regional CEO for ASEAN and South Asia, Judy has driven client growth and economic development across the bank’s key markets.
Benjamin Hung – President, International
Ben joined Standard Chartered in 1992 and became President, International, in April 2024. He oversees the bank’s international operations and chairs the boards of Standard Chartered Bank in China and Singapore. With a career spanning corporate, commercial, and retail banking, Ben has also held numerous advisory and board roles in Hong Kong, including positions with the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce and the Exchange Fund Advisory Committee.
Mary Huen – CEO, Hong Kong and Greater China & North Asia
Mary was appointed CEO for Hong Kong and Greater China & North Asia in August 2024. Having joined the bank in 1991, she has over 30 years of experience in banking services and business management. Mary has held key leadership roles across wealth management, product management, and retail banking. She previously served as Cluster CEO for Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau and currently chairs the board of Standard Chartered Bank in Taiwan.

Standard Chartered Private Bank Headquarters

Standard Chartered Group has its headquarters in London, where it also also manages its Private Banking and International Banking operations. The bank has a global presence in 52 markets.

Address: Standard Chartered Bank, 1 Basinghall Avenue, London EC2V 5DD
Phone: +44 (0)20 7885 8888

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