SCB Appoints Faria Kabir as Head of Corporate Coverage CIB, Bangladesh

Standard Chartered Bangladesh has appointed FariaKabir as Head of Client Coverage, Corporate, Commercial and InstitutionalBanking (CCIB), Bangladesh. With this appointment, Faria will also become acore member of the Bank’s Country Management Team (CMT) in Bangladesh, elevatingthe representation of female senior leadership to above 30% at StandardChartered Bangladesh.

Faria brings with her over 26 years of experiencein corporate banking, spanning multiple roles across client coverage,relationship management, and origination. She began her career as a managementtrainee at American Express Bank, Bangladesh, and has since held several keyleadership roles. Since joining Standard Chartered in 2005, Faria has beeninstrumental in closing several first-of-their-kind, landmark transactions forthe franchise.

Beyond her client-facing responsibilities, Fariahas contributed meaningfully to the Bank’s people agenda. She currently servesas the Chairperson of the Complaint Committee in Bangladesh and plays a keyrole in driving the Bank’s initiatives to address workplace harassment issues.Faria is also a member of the Bank’s Trustee Board responsible for managing theretirement fund.

Naser Ezaz Bijoy, Chief Executive Officer, StandardChartered Bangladesh, said, “Faria’sappointment reflects the strength of our internal leadership talent. Her proventrack record in building strategic, long-term client partnerships, combinedwith her collaborative and people-centric leadership style, will be key inadvancing our ambitions in Bangladesh and beyond. At Standard Chartered, webelieve our diversity strengthens us, and I am both confident and excited aboutthe future of our Corporate Coverage team under her leadership as they continueto scale new heights in delivering excellence for our clients.”

Faria holds an MBA from Monash University, alongwith both graduate and postgraduate degrees from the Institute of BusinessAdministration, University of Dhaka. She is married with one daughter andenjoys gardening in her spare time.

As Bangladesh’s long-term partner in progress,Standard Chartered has been deeply embedded in the nation’s growth story forover 120 years. The Bank remains committed to inclusive development, drivingcommerce, and investing in communities through impactful initiatives thatcreate lasting value.