Standard Chartered Bank has the first Vietnamese female CEO in Vietnam

Ms. Nguyen Thuy Hanh is the first Vietnamese person to be appointed to the top leadership position at Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam.

Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam has just announced the appointment of Ms. Nguyen Thuy Hanh as CEO and Head of Corporate and Investment Banking, effective from October 1, 2024.

Ms. Nguyen Thuy Hanh is also the first Vietnamese person to be appointed to the top leadership position at Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam. This decision further strengthens the Bank's commitment to promoting diversity and developing national talent.

With 30 years of experience in the industry, Ms. Thuy Hanh possesses a deep understanding of the domestic market and expertise from international banking. Since joining Standard Chartered in 1997, she has held numerous senior leadership positions such as Director of Financial Institutions, responsible for the Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia markets; Director of Global Corporate and Financial Institutions; and Director of Commercial Business. Prior to her appointment, under Ms. Hanh's leadership as Deputy General Director of Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) in Vietnam, CIB's business achieved sustainable and profitable growth, primarily focused on the Bank's global business strategy.

Ms. Nguyen Thuy Hanh will succeed Ms. Michele Wee, who has made significant contributions to the Bank throughout her tenure. Under Ms. Wee's leadership, the Bank experienced strong growth and focused on promoting sustainable, diverse, and inclusive development. Ms. Wee also collaborated closely with government agencies to support Vietnam's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. She also played a major role in bringing the prestigious Standard Chartered Marathon to Vietnam.

Source: https://phunuvietnam.vn/ngan-hang-standard-chartered-co-nu-tong-giam-doc-nguoi-viet-dau-tien-tai-viet-nam-20240906131454253.htm