Standard Chartered appoints Adil Salahuddin as CEO

July 13, 2026 (MLN): Standard Chartered Pakistan today 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.

Standard Chartered has been operating in Pakistan since 1863 and remains the country’s oldest and largest international bank.

The Bank continues to support clients across Corporate & Institutional Banking as well as Wealth and Retail Banking through a comprehensive suite of products and services, including Islamic banking solutions under the Standard Chartered Saadiq brand.

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