Nguyen Thuy Hanh has been appointed CEO and head of Banking and Coverage at Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam, effective from October 1 this year, the bank announced on Friday.

Hanh becomes the first Vietnamese person to hold this senior leadership position at Standard Chartered Vietnam, reinforcing the bank’s approach to diversity and commitment to promoting local talent.

As a seasoned banker with 30 years of experience in the industry, Hanh brings with her deep local insights and international banking experience. 

Since joining the bank in 1997, Hanh has been in several leadership positions including head of Financial Institutions (FI) for Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia; head of International Corporate and FI; and head of Commercial Banking. 

Prior to this appointment, under Hanh’s leadership as head of Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) for Vietnam, the CIB business has grown profitably and sustainably, with a strong focus on the bank’s cross-border strategy.

Hanh will succeed Michele Wee, who has made significant contributions to the bank during her tenure. 

Patrick Lee, CEO of Singapore and ASEAN at Standard Chartered Bank, elaborated that Vietnam is a dynamic and important market for the region and plays a key role in Standard Chartered’s cross-border strategy. 

He also expressed optimism about Vietnam's long-term growth prospects.

“Our Vietnam franchise has delivered good profitable growth and made huge strides in advancing sustainability and our position as a leading international bank over the last 120 years here,” Lee added.

Standard Chartered established its first branch in Vietnam in 1904.

In 2009, Standard Chartered Bank (Vietnam) Limited, a 100-percent foreign-owned bank subsidiary of Standard Chartered, officially commenced operations on August 1, marking a significant milestone of the bank’s development in Vietnam.

Standard Chartered Vietnam currently operates four branches, including two in Hanoi and two in Ho Chi Minh City. Its headquarters is based in Hanoi.

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