Standard Chartered Vietnam appoints first Vietnamese CEO

Hanh becomes the first Vietnamese national to hold this senior leadership role at Standard Chartered Vietnam, reinforcing the bank’s approach to diversity and commitment to promoting local talent.

As a seasoned banker with 30 years of experience in the industry, Hanh brings with her deep local insights and international banking experience. Since joining the bank in 1997, Hanh has been in several leadership positions including head of Financial Institutions (FI) for Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, head of International Corporate and FI, head of Commercial Banking. Before this appointment, under Hanh’s leadership as head of Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) for Vietnam, the CIB business grew profitably and sustainably, with a strong focus on the bank’s cross-border strategy.

Hanh will succeed Michele Wee, who has made significant contributions to the bank during her tenure. Under Michele’s leadership, Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam saw robust growth and strengthened its focus on sustainability, diversity, and inclusion.

Michele also worked closely with government bodies to support Vietnam’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. She was also instrumental in bringing the first Standard Chartered Marathon to Hanoi in November this year.

Patrick Lee, CEO of Singapore and ASEAN at Standard Chartered Bank, said, "Vietnam is a dynamic and important market for the region and plays a key role in Standard Chartered’s cross-border strategy. We remain optimistic about its long-term development. Our Vietnam franchise has delivered growth and made huge strides in advancing sustainability and our position as a top international bank over the last 120 years here. I would like to thank Michele for her excellent leadership and outstanding contributions. Together with the local management, Hanh has our fullest support and I look forward to the bank’s continued success in Vietnam under her leadership."

During a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai on June 27, group chairman of Standard Chartered Jose Vinals announced the bank’s commitment to supporting the development of an international financial centre in Ho Chi Minh City.

The meet & greet event for the Standard Chartered Hanoi Heritage Race 2024 took place at Dolce By Wyndham Hanoi Golden Lake on 27 June, connecting the event organisers with Vietnam’s running community and highlighting a chain of events leading up to the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race 2024, which is scheduled for the upcoming November 3.

Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) announced on August 5 that it has signed MoUs with Kingboard Holdings, Computime Group, and Stavian Group to explore business opportunities between Hong Kong and Vietnam.