Standard Chartered Appoints George Lee as Head of Cash and Transaction Banking, Americas

NEW YORK, July 7, 2020 – Standard Chartered has appointed George Lee as the Head of Cash and Transaction Banking, Americas. Based in New York, George will report to Philip Panaino, Global Head of Cash Management for his cash responsibilities. He will also report to James Lewis, Global Head of Liabilities and Liquidity Management, Transaction Banking with a regional matrix to Torry Berntsen, CEO and Head of Corporate and Institutional Banking for his Americas responsibilities. George will join the US Management Team and will be responsible for setting and delivering the Transaction Banking and Cash Management agendas for the Americas.

George joins Standard Chartered with over 30 years of banking experience with national and international lenders. He has held a variety of positions at Citibank, Deutsche Bank, JP Morgan as well as consulting and software firms in both regional and global roles across sales, product, services and operations.

Torry said: “We are delighted to have George join our team. I am confident that his expertise will play a key role in advancing our clients’ cash management and transaction banking needs across the most exciting growth markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.”

“The Bank’s strong reputation and unparalleled presence across the most exciting growth markets are key factors that attracted me to joining the team. I look forward to delivering our unique capabilities across our presence markets and delivering the best possible client experience” said George.

George Lee holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the New York State University at Stony Brook.

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About Standard Chartered

We are a leading international banking group, with a presence in 60 of the world’s most dynamic markets and serving clients in a further 85. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, and our heritage and values are expressed in our brand promise, Here for good.

Our history in the US dates back to 1902, and we are currently present in eight locations throughout the Americas. Our Americas franchise focuses on financial institutions and select corporates and plays a key role in facilitating trade and investment flows between the Americas and Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong Stock Exchanges.

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