Standard Chartered has appointed Torry Berntsen as a new member and chair of its supervisory board.
Berntsen has been with Standard Chartered since 2016, serving as CEO and head of corporate and institutional banking for the Americas.
Following his appointment as CEO, Europe and Americas, and CEO, Europe and UK for the Bank, he will also serve as chair of Standard Chartered Bank AG’s Supervisory Board.
Bernsten will replace Tracy Clarke who has retired after 35 years with the bank.
Prior to joining Standard Chartered, Berntsen, most recently, served as the president and a director of Independent Bank Group (IBTX) where he was involved in all aspects of the company’s operations.
This included spearheading its investor relations efforts as well as managing all of its financial institutions’ relationships and partnerships.
Prior to IBTX, he spent 25 years in various senior management roles at BNY Mellon. His last position in BNY Mellon was senior executive vice president, sector head, global client management.
In this capacity, he was responsible for leading the relationship efforts with financial institutions, corporate, government, not-for-profit, and real estate clients worldwide.
Berntsen says: “Our European business is integral to Standard Chartered’s franchise and plays an instrumental role in connecting our client base to the Bank’s unique network in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.”
“I have had the pleasure of working with Heinz and the team over the past couple of years and I look forward to continuing that work with everyone at Standard Chartered Bank AG.”
Heinz Hilger, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank AG, adds: “We are thrilled to be welcoming Torry to the team. Standard Chartered Bank AG is one of the our fastest growing client franchises and is key to delivering the Bank’s aspirations in the region, while we continue to be a trusted institution for our European clients and those wishing to do business in Europe.”
“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Tracy Clarke for her immense contribution to Standard Chartered Bank AG since its inception.”
