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Mike Samson Takes Helm as 2nd Filipino CEO at Standard Chartered Philippines

Standard Chartered Bank has appointed Mike Samson as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for its operations in the Philippines. This decision marks him as the second Filipino to hold this position within the bank.

Currently overseeing the Client Coverage for the Philippines and the ASEAN region at Standard Chartered, Mike is set to begin his new role alongside his current one this month, subject to the approval of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

Mike’s career spans 28 years, according to a Standard Chartered statement quoted in the Manila Bulletin, during which he has gained experience in various sectors including insurance, power, infrastructure, and telecommunications, among others. He joined Standard Chartered in 2009 and has held several leadership positions since then.

Prior to being named CEO for the Philippine unit, he was the CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Australia and held key roles in corporate finance, as well as leveraged and structured solutions in ASEAN and South Asia.

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In the statement, Mike acknowledged the Philippines as a significant part of the bank’s ASEAN network and expressed his intention to focus on strategic growth and stakeholder value.

“Philippines is a strategic part of the bank’s ASEAN network with immense opportunities. My key focus is to drive our strategic agenda and leverage on our strong ASEAN presence to deliver sustainable growth and value for all our stakeholders,”

he said.

His appointment follows Lynette Ortiz, the first Filipino CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Philippines, who now leads the state-owned Land Bank of the Philippines.