Joseph Silvanus appointed as new SCB Nepal CEO

July 17, 2011

Mr Joseph Silvanus has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer for Nepal.

Joseph has been with Standard Chartered Bank for more than 19 years, and during this time he has handled various portfolios across both Consumer and Wholesale Banking. His earlier assignments include areas of strategy and governance, as CEO for Afghanistan. His most recent role as the Regional Head, Development Organizations, Southern Asia, perhaps best portrays his values and commitment towards supporting development aid & reconstruction efforts. He holds a Post Graduate degree in Management and an honors degree in Economics.

In his new role, Joseph will play a key role in overall governance, compliance, robust management of the country's balance sheet and overall performance and reputation of the Bank. He will represent as a Director in the Board of Directors of SCB Nepal. He will be based in Kathmandu, Nepal and will report to Neeraj Swaroop, Regional Chief Executive, India & South Asia.

Joseph is married and has three sons.