Standard Chartered Names Grant Parkinson as EMEA Regional Head

Standard Chartered Private Bank announced today that it has named Grant Parkinson as Regional Head, Private Banking, Europe, Africa and Middle East. The appointment is still subject to regulatory approval.

Grant boasts many years of private banking experience. As Chief Operating Officer at Coutts from 2013 to 2017, Grant's responsibilities were predominantly client-focused, including developing new client propositions and opening of a booking centre. Most recently as Chief Operating Officer at Brewin Dolphin, one of the UK's leading wealth managers, he focused more on the firm's digital solutions and developing technology solutions for client-facing colleagues. Earlier in his career, Grant also worked at Barclays and McKinsey.

In his new role, Grant will be based in London and report to Didier von Daeniken, Global Head, Private Banking. 

The private bank also announced that Steve Atkinson, currently Regional Head, Private Banking West, is stepping down from his role and will be leaving after three decades with Standard Chartered. 

During his time with the Private Bank, Steve led the business through a considerable period of transformation and laid the foundations for the business to grow. He will be working closely with Grant to ensure a smooth leadership transition over the next few weeks. Steve's last day with the Bank is on 2 December 2020.

Standard Chartered's franchise in the West is an important part of its global Private Banking business, complementing its franchise in Asia to cater to the needs of a global client base. The private bank look forward to Grant leading the business into its next phase of growth.