Standard Chartered appoints Head of Consumer Banking
22 March 2011, Doha Qatar -Standard Chartered Bank has announced the appointment of Sundaram Padmanabhan as the Head of Consumer Banking for the Bank in Qatar. In his new role, Sundaram will be responsible for the strategy development and management of the Bank's Consumer Banking business with a focus on the Premium Customer segments.
Sundaram was previously with Standard Chartered Bahrain as the Head of Consumer Transaction Banking, Northern Gulf, Levant and Oman, before joining Standard Chartered Bank Qatar. He brings with him more than 20 years of extensive knowledge and international banking experience.
David Godwin, Chief Executive Officer for Standard Chartered Qatar said,
"I am delighted that Sundaram has joined the management team at Standard Chartered Qatar as our Head of Consumer Banking. Sundaram has extensive experience along with proven leadership skills. I look forward to working closely with Sundaram to maximize the opportunities for Consumer Bank's overall performance and to ensure effective delivery of outstanding service to our valued customers."
Speaking on his appointment, Sundaram said,"This is a great opportunity for me to be part of a dynamic and evolving economic environment and I look forward to working closely with the Qatar team to strengthen our position in this market".
He added, "We want to be the right partner for our customers and offer products, services and solutions that will suit all of their financial requirements. Standard Chartered is well positioned to continue our growth story in Qatar."
For further information please contact:
Haya Mashhood
Head, Corporate Affairs
Standard Chartered Bank
Qatar
Tel: +974 4248450
Fax: +974 4248111
Mobile: +974 5847178
Email: Haya.Mashhood@sc.com
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