The Board of Directors of Standard Chartered has appointed two new independent non-executive directors and a senior independent director.
The changes are part of the second phase of a multi-year succession planning exercise to "enhance the experience, depth and diversity" of the Board, as outlined in the lender’s 2011 and 2012 annual report and accounts
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Kurt Michael Campbell has been appointed as an independent non-executive director with immediate effect. Campbell has a wealth of experience of the US political environment and significant experience of some of Standard Chartered’s key markets, notably across Asia. He is currently chairman and chief executive officer of The Asia Group, a strategic advisory and investment group specialising in the Asia Pacific region.
Christine Mary Hodgson has been appointed as an independent non-executive director from 1 September 2013. Hodgson brings strong business leadership, accounting, finance and technology experience to the Board. She is currently the chair of Capgemini UK.Hodgson joined Capgemini in 1997 and has held a variety of roles including CFO for Capgemini UK plc and CEO of Technology Services North West Europe.
Ruth Markland has been appointed as senior independent director from 1 July 2013. Markland has been an independent non-executive director of the company since 2003 and has chaired the Remuneration Committee since 2006. She replaces Rudy Markham who will be stepping down from the Board by the 2014 Annual General Meeting.
John Peace is the chairman of the Standard Chartered Board.
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