Standard Chartered Bank (Stanchart) has appointed Mike Samson as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for its Philippine unit, effective December 1, pending regulatory approval from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Samson, the second Filipino to hold this position, concurrently serves as the Head of Client Coverage for the Philippines and the ASEAN. He aims to strengthen banking relationships within the ASEAN trade bloc to enhance the bank’s corporate and institutional business.
Stanchart emphasized Samson’s extensive banking experience and leadership roles since joining the bank in 2009. Prior to this role, he served as Stanchart Australia CEO and held various positions in corporate finance and regional leadership within the bank.
Samson, an alumnus of the Asian Financial Leaders Programme, holds degrees from the Ateneo de Manila University and the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
Stanchart, the Philippines’ oldest foreign bank with 151 years of history, expressed confidence in Samson’s capabilities for driving sustainable growth and value.
