SCB’s Global Co-Head of Financial Institutions Coverage makes strategic visit

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Jerry Zhang (second left) and Prashant Shah (second right) with Central Bank Governor Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe and Standard Chartered SL CEO Bingumal Thewarathanthri (extreme right) and FI Head Praveen Karunaratne

Standard Chartered Sri Lanka recently hosted Global Co-Head of Financial Institutions (FI) Coverage Jerry Zhang, along with Regional Head of Financial Institutions Prashant Shah on a three-day visit that included high-level engagements with key stakeholders in Sri Lanka’s financial sector.

During her stay, Jerry held key meetings with CEOs of leading financial institutions and senior government officials, including the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. She also engaged with Standard Chartered’s Country Management Team and staff from the Corporate and Financial Institutions teams. Standard Chartered Sri Lanka CEO Bingumal Thewarathanthri said: “Hosting Jerry in Sri Lanka has been a privilege for us. Through her engagement with important stakeholders, we have deepened our existing partnerships and reaffirmed Standard Chartered’s steadfast dedication to serving the Sri Lankan market.”

Speaking on her visit, Jerry Zang said: “It was indeed a pleasure to visit Sri Lanka and I deeply appreciate the warm hospitality extended to me. I look forward to working closely with all stakeholders in the future as we continue to strengthen Standard Chartered’s presence in this important market.”

Standard Chartered Sri Lanka Head of Financial Institutions Praveen Karunaratne said: “Jerry’s visit has affirmed Standard Chartered’s long-term commitment to Sri Lanka’s financial services sector and highlighted the bank’s focus on expanding its engagement with the sector. Her extensive experience in various senior roles within Standard Chartered brought valuable global perspectives to the bank’s operations in Sri Lanka.”

Jerry was appointed as Standard Chartered’s Global Co-Head of FI Coverage in April 2024, and brings extensive experience to the role. Prior to her current position, she served as Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for Standard Chartered China since 2014 and as Cluster Chief Executive Officer for China and Japan from 2021. She continues to serve as a Non-Executive Director of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Ltd. and is based in Hong Kong.

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