Standard Chartered Bank host welcome dinner for Jonathan Morris, CEO, Standard Chartered UAE

Published November 23rd, 2011 - 07:49 GMT

Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research

Standard Chartered UAE held an official welcome dinner at the Jumeirah at Etihad Towers yesterday for Jonathan Morris, CEO, Standard Chartered UAE and bid farewell to its former CEO, Jeremy Parrish, who is now the Bank’s CEO in Switzerland.

Both Executives assumed their roles on 1 September 2011.

The private dinner was attended by H.H. Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, who welcomed Jonathan and wished him success in his new role. His Highness also thanked Jeremy for his contribution and commitment to the UAE during his term as CEO of Standard Chartered UAE.

The dinner was attended by a host of dignitaries, Bank clients and senior management.

Jonathan Morris, CEO, for Standard Chartered Bank UAE commented, “Having worked for Standard Chartered for many years, including a significant amount of time in the Middle East, it is a privilege to now lead the UAE business. I am looking forward to continuing the growth of our business and to strengthening our relationships with customers, clients, staff, regulators and communities”.

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Standard Chartered Bank was formed in 1969 through the merger of two separate banks, the Standard Bank of British South Africa and the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. More...

Standard Chartered Bank was formed in 1969 through the merger of two separate banks, the Standard Bank of British South Africa and the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China.

These banks had capitalised on the expansion of trade between Europe, Asia and Africa.

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