Directorate change

Standard Chartered PLC

10 February 2026

 

Appointment of Peter Burrill as interim Group Chief Financial Officer
Standard Chartered PLC announces replacement of Diego De Giorgi

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10 February, 2026 London - Standard Chartered PLC (the "Company") today announces that Peter Burrill ("Pete" 54) has been appointed as interim Group Chief Financial Officer ("GCFO"). Pete succeeds Diego De Giorgi who will step down from his role as Executive Director and GCFO with immediate effect, having decided to pursue an external opportunity. Pete will be based in London and report directly to the Group Chief Executive, Bill Winters. An announcement on the permanent appointment of GCFO will follow in due course.

Pete is currently Group Head, Central Finance and Deputy Chief Financial Officer at Standard Chartered Bank. Prior to joining Standard Chartered in 2017, Pete was Group Controller and Co-Head of Group Finance at Deutsche Bank. He started his career at KPMG where he spent almost twenty years, including ten years in the United States followed by ten years in Germany.  He is also Chair of the SCB AG Supervisory Board, a position he has held since March 2025, having joined the Supervisory Board in 2019.

Regarding the interim GCFO appointment, Bill Winters, Group Chief Executive said:
"As deputy CFO, Pete has extensive sectoral experience. He likewise provides valuable continuity to the leadership of our finance function and takes on the position as a well-regarded member of our global leadership team. Under his interim stewardship we remain well-positioned to capitalise on the strategic focus and momentum of our business.

I thank Diego for his contribution as GCFO, including his valuable support in executing on our strategy. We wish him well for the future."

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For further information please contact:

Robbie Sommerville

Global Head, Corporate Communications

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Supplementary Information:

There are no matters relating to the resignation of Diego De Giorgi that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company.

In accordance with the approved Directors' Remuneration Policy, Diego will not receive a 2025 annual incentive award nor a 2026 Long Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP") award. He will continue to receive his salary and benefits until his final date of employment with the Bank. There are no other remuneration payments in relation to his stepping down as an Executive Director. This announcement is made in compliance with section 430(2B) of the Companies Act 2006.

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