KARACHI  –  Standard Chartered Pakistan Monday announced the ap­pointment of Adil Salahuddin as its Chief Executive Officer & Head of Coverage, subject to reg­ulatory and statutory approvals.

Commenting on the appoint­ment, Rola Abu Manneh, Chief Executive Officer, UAE, Middle East and Pakistan, Standard Chartered, said: “Pakistan is an important market for Stan­dard Chartered and one of our longest established fran­chises, supported by deep cli­ent relationships, a strong lo­cal presence and the strength of our international network. This appointment reflects our continued commitment to the market and our confidence in its long-term potential. Adil brings a deep understanding of our clients, our business and the markets we serve, combined with a strong track record of leadership across Pakistan and the wider region.”

She added: “As our clients continue to navigate evolving trade, investment and capital flows, our international net­work remains a defining ad­vantage in connecting them to opportunities across markets. I am confident that, under Adil’s leadership, we will con­tinue to build on our strong foundations, deepen our cli­ent relationships and support Pakistan’s continued economic growth.” Adil is a seasoned banking leader with more than three decades of experience, including 25 years with Stan­dard Chartered. He brings deep institutional knowledge, strong client insight and extensive re­gional experience across Paki­stan, the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

He has held senior leader­ship roles across Markets and Coverage and previously served as Head of Markets in Pakistan for five years be­fore moving to Dubai in April 2021 for a regional role cov­ering Corporate Sales busi­ness across Middle East, Pak­istan and Africa. For the past four months, he has been working as the Head of Cov­erage in Pakistan.