Nithipong Techavanich appointed as Acting CEO of Standard Chartered Bank (Thailand).

Standard Chartered Bank announced the appointment of Nitiphong Techavanich as Acting President and Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered (Thailand).

10 June 2569 Standard Chartered Bank announced the appointment of Mr. Nitiphong Techavanich as Acting President and Chief Executive Officer, Head of Client Group Management, Head of Technology and Operations, and Head of Global Affiliate Clients. For Standard Chartered Bank (Thailand) and its representative offices in Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar, this is in addition to his current positions as Head of Technology and Operations (CTOO) and Head of Global Affiliate Clients.

Mr. Nitipong will be responsible for the overall management of the bank in Thailand and its representative offices in Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar. He will continue to work closely with the Corporate and Business Client Relations team to drive leadership and business continuity. A permanent successor will be announced at a later date.

Mr. Nitipong joined the bank in 2556 as Head of Corporate and Institutional Clients and served as Acting Head of Commercial Banking in June 2560. In August 2562, he was appointed Head of Operations and Head of Global Subsidiary Clients, driving the organization with an extensive client network and deep understanding of client needs. Prior to joining Standard Chartered, he gained valuable experience in the industry through his time at international and domestic banks, as well as working in other sectors.

Patrick Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore and ASEAN. Regarding the appointment, he stated, “Thailand is a country with great growth potential, a highly resilient economy, and a key driver of the ASEAN region. We remain confident in Thailand's long-term growth capabilities. Over the past 132 years, our business in Thailand has developed alongside our cross-border network and transaction strategies, strengthening our position as one of the country's leading foreign banks. I look forward to seeing continued success for the bank in Thailand under Mr. Nitipong's leadership.”

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