Standard Chartered on Monday announced the appointment of P.D. Singh as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for India, effective April 1, 2025.
Singh will take over from Zarin Daruwala, who will retire on March 31, 2025. He has close to three decades experience in banking and finance, spanning leadership and coverage roles across European and American banks, the foreign bank said in a statement.
Prior to Standard Chartered, Singh was the CEO of JP Morgan Chase Bank in India, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the bank’s corporate banking franchise as a founding member.
Sunil Kaushal, Co-Head, Corporate & Investment Banking and CEO, ASEAN and South Asia, Standard Chartered Bank, said, “We have ambitious plans as the country’s growth story continues to unfold. Singh’s in-depth experience and understanding of the markets, coupled with strong client and stakeholder relationships, will be a valuable addition to the Bank’s leadership team as we accelerate our cross-border and wealth strategy.”