Standard Chartered appoints Sal Vitale as Head of Coverage for the US and Americas

NEW YORK, January 21, 2025 – Standard Chartered (the “Bank”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sal Vitale as Managing Director and Head of Coverage for the US and Americas, effective January 13, 2025. In this role, Sal will spearhead efforts to strengthen the Bank’s coverage capability, connecting corporate and financial institution clients to its global footprint. Based in New York, Sal will report to Stella Choe, Global Head of Corporate Coverage; Molly Duffy and Jerry Zhang, Global Co-Heads of Financial Institutions Coverage, and regionally to Steven Cranwell, Chief Executive Officer for the US and Americas.

“We are delighted to welcome Sal to Standard Chartered,” said Steven Cranwell, CEO of the US and Americas at Standard Chartered. “The Americas has been identified as a critical growth market in support of the Bank’s global cross-border strategy. Sal’s extensive experience in leading high-performing coverage teams and his deep understanding of global markets will be instrumental as we continue to build our business and support our clients across our global footprint.”

“I am thrilled to join Standard Chartered at such a pivotal moment in its growth journey across the US and Americas,” said Sal. “The Bank’s unparalleled global network and commitment to creating innovative opportunities for its clients make it a truly exciting organization to be a part of. I look forward to collaborating with our talented team to deepen client relationships, expand regional capabilities, and drive impactful outcomes that align with the Bank’s overall cross-border strategy.”

Sal has close to 25 years of experience in Corporate and Investment Banking. Most recently, he served as Managing Director and Head of US Corporate Coverage at Deutsche Bank. Prior to that, he spent more than 15 years at Bank of America Merrill Lynch across Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, and Debt Capital Markets. Throughout his career, Sal has specialized in energy, power and industrial clients, excelling in global client coverage, and achieving significant results.

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For further information please contact:
Sammi He
Standard Chartered Americas
Sammi.He@sc.com

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