Nicolo Salsano takes up new post as CEO of Standard Chartered Bank AG in Frankfurt

October 4, 2023, Frankfurt, Germany – Effective October 1, 2023, Nicolo Salsano officially commenced his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), of Standard Chartered Bank AG (SCB AG) which is headquartered in Frankfurt and serves as an EU Hub for our Continental Europe Franchise. Salsano brings a wealth of banking experience, with a successful career spanning two decades in Frankfurt, Hong Kong, and London. Prior to joining our organisation, Salsano was the CEO of HSBC Germany.

“Standard Chartered Bank’s core markets – Asia, Africa and the Middle East – will continue to grow in importance for European companies looking to grow in the future. Standard Chartered is historically anchored in these markets like no other bank,” said Salsano. “Our experience and service offering for these markets make SCB the partner of choice for European corporate and institutional banking clients. I see great growth potential, which we as a Bank will bring to the benefit of our clients. “    

Torry Berntsen, Chairman of Standard Chartered Bank AG’s Supervisory Board and CEO, Europe and Americas at Standard Chartered said: “With Nicolo appointed as our new CEO for SCB AG, I am confident the business will continue its successful path. Leveraging his international banking background, understanding of our core markets and experience in all key areas of our Continental European business, Nicolo is ideally positioned to bring value to our clients. I look forward to working with him to grow the business and our brand further in this key Region for the Bank.”

SCB AG serves as a cornerstone in the European franchise and enables the Bank to better serve its strategic and evolving European client base, providing lending, transaction banking, corporate finance and financial markets products. SCB AG has a diverse employee base, with over 350 people from over 50 nations across offices in Frankfurt, Paris (France) and Stockholm (Sweden).

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