“We have demonstrated our ability to support the growth of Bahrain and we will continue to strengthen and grow in this market. We already have a highly talented and diverse team of people, and a culture that combines performance excellence with a strong set of shared values, and we will continue to bring best-in-class products and solutions to our customers and clients to support our vision of becoming the leading international bank in the Kingdom,” Hassan Jarrar said.
“Standard Chartered has been an integral part of many markets in the MENA region for over 90 years. As the first bank in Bahrain, we are privileged to be the economic partner to the country since 1920. As a bank, we have made significant strides in our journey towards the Bank’s aspirations on scale and competitive positioning. We have built a sound business platform in the country and will continue to demonstrate our leadership positioning in core areas of Asia, Africa and the Middle East,” Christos Papadopoulos, Regional CEO for the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan (MENAP) at Standard Chartered, said of Hassan’s said.
“Hassan’s experience in the Middle East coupled with his solid track record as a Wholesale banker will further reinforce our aim to build Bahrain as one of the gateways to the region while positioning Bahrain’s unique proposition to the wider markets.”
Hassan, an experienced d Banker with over 27 years in the financial industry, joined Standard Chartered Bank in 2007. He has held a number of senior positions in the USA and the UAE including roles at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Mashreq Bank, Bank of America and Security Pacific Bank.