Standard Chartered PLC (the Company) has appointed Peter Burrill, currently Group Head of Central Finance and Deputy Chief Financial Officer, as interim Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO). This move follows the departure of Executive Director and GCFO, Diego De Giorgi, who steps down immediately to pursue an external opportunity.

According to the Company’s announcement on 10 February 2026, Burrill will report directly to Group Chief Executive Bill Winters. He joined the bank in 2017 and previously served at Deutsche Bank, where he held senior finance roles. The Company noted that Burrill’s industry experience and existing leadership within the finance function provide continuity during the transition.

Standard Chartered indicates there will be a separate announcement regarding the permanent GCFO appointment in due course. The resignation of De Giorgi carries no additional remuneration beyond his salary and benefits through his final date of employment, and he will not receive the 2025 annual incentive award or the 2026 Long Term Incentive Plan.

Standard Chartered is listed on the London and Hong Kong stock exchanges and maintains a strong global presence across 54 markets. The board of directors remains led by Chair Maria da Conceicao das Neves Calha Ramos, with Bill Winters continuing as Group Chief Executive.