Standard Chartered PLC today confirmed that regulatory approval has now been received from the PRA and FCA for Maria Ramos’ appointment as Group Chair.

Maria Ramos’s application for her right to work in the UK remains on track and she is expected to assume her new role at the conclusion of the Company’s 2025 Annual General Meeting on 8 May 2025, when José Viñals will retire from the Board.

Ms Ramos was appointed an independent non-executive director of Standard Chartered PLC and to the Court of Standard Chartered Bank in January 2021. She was appointed Senior Independent Director of Standard Chartered PLC in September 2022.