Islamabad: Standard Chartered Pakistan has announced the appointment of Adil Salahuddin as its Chief Executive Officer and Head of Coverage, subject to regulatory and statutory approvals.
The appointment places a banking executive with more than three decades of experience at the helm of Standard Chartered Pakistan, one of the country’s longest-operating international banking institutions.
Salahuddin has spent 25 years with Standard Chartered and has held senior roles across Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. He has experience in markets, corporate sales and client coverage across the Middle East, Pakistan and Africa.
Adil Salahuddin Brings Regional Banking Experience
Before taking on his latest role, Salahuddin served as Head of Coverage in Pakistan for four months.
He previously worked as Head of Markets in Pakistan for five years before moving to Dubai in April 2021. In his regional position, he oversaw the corporate sales business across the Middle East, Pakistan and Africa.
Standard Chartered said his appointment reflected the bank’s continued focus on strengthening client relationships and supporting trade, investment and capital flows.
Rola Abu Manneh, Standard Chartered’s Chief Executive Officer for the UAE, Middle East and Pakistan, said Salahuddin brought extensive knowledge of the bank’s clients, operations and regional markets.
She said Pakistan remained an important market for the bank because of its established presence, international network and long-standing client relationships.
Standard Chartered Operating in Pakistan Since 1863
Standard Chartered has operated in Pakistan since 1863 and describes itself as the country’s oldest and largest international bank.
The bank provides corporate and institutional banking services as well as wealth and retail banking products. It also offers Islamic banking services through its Standard Chartered Saadiq brand.
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