Appointment of Group Head, Corporate Affairs, Brand & Marketing

London – Standard Chartered has appointed Claire Dixon as Group Head, Corporate Affairs, Brand & Marketing, commencing 1 March and joining the Group Management Team.

Claire brings significant experience following similar global roles at Intel, VMware and eBay, as well as leading Global Corporate Responsibility at GSK. Claire replaces Tracey McDermott, who will now focus solely on her position as Group Head, Conduct, Financial Crime and Compliance, and remains on the Group Management Team.

Standard Chartered CEO, Bill Winters, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Claire to the Bank. She will bring a different perspective to our internal and external communications, help drive the Group’s narrative and brand as we focus on continuing to improve the Bank’s performance, and work with the team to continue to deliver innovative, imaginative and inspiring campaigns.”

Speaking about the appointment, Claire said: “I am delighted to be joining Bill and the team for the next stage of the company’s transformation journey. Standard Chartered has such a strong story to tell; from its passion for customer success, diverse global footprint and culture, and its core sense of purpose as a company that is ‘here for good’. I look forward to working with the team to enrich and deepen our engagement with clients, employees and shareholders around the world.”

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Claire Dixon

• Intel Corporation, Chief Communications Officer (June 2019 – November 2020)
• VMware, SVP Chief Communications Officer (July 2017 – June 2019)
• eBay, VP Global Communications (April 2013 – July 2017)
• GlaxoSmithKline
  • VP, Global Corporate Responsibility (Sep 2011 – Apr 2013)
  • European Communications Director, Consumer Healthcare (Oct 2005 – Sep 2011)
  • UK Communications Director, Consumer Healthcare (2005)
• Unilever, Communications Manager, Unilever (2003 – 2005)
• Weber Shandwick, PR Consultant (2000-2003)

For further information please contact:

Shaun Gamble
Executive Director, Group Media Relations
Standard Chartered Bank
Tel: +44 20 7885 5934
Email: shaun.gamble@sc.com