MARKING A MILESTONE
Among the distinguished guests are former Bursa Malaysia chairman Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar (left), StanChart Plc International president Benjamin Hung (centre) and Khazanah Nasional managing director Datuk Amirul Feisal Wan Zahir.
STANDARD Chartered (StanChart) Malaysia celebrated its 150th anniversary recently with its group board and management team, in a series of engagements that reflected its enduring legacy and future-forward vision over the course of a week.
Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah (left) with StanChart Malaysia chief executive officer Mak Joon Nien at a re-creation of the bank's first branch in Penang.
The highlight was the grand gala dinner in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, attended by nearly 600 distinguished guests that represented 60% of Malaysia's GDP.
StanChart Plc group chief executive Bill Winters in his speech said that the bank started its journey in Malaysia with a mission to enable trade, drive economic growth, and empower individuals and businesses – values that still hold true today.
Winters (left) with StanChart GBS global head and GBS Malaysia chief executive officer Matthew Norris during his visit to GBS at Wisma StanChart.
'Whether it is pioneering financial solutions, supporting businesses to expand their horizons or driving financial inclusion, our story has always been about progress with purpose,' Winters said.
Commenting on the milestone, StanChart Malaysia chief executive officer Mak Joon Nien added, 'We're proud of Standard Chartered's 150-year legacy in Malaysia, and it's a great honour to be marking this momentous achievement with our esteemed guests and clients.
(From left) Mak, Winters, Ramos, Chia and Vinals engage in a discussion before the gala dinner.
'Our story is deeply entwined with the nation's history, as we've stood by her throughout her struggles, triumphs and transformation into the thriving nation it is today.
'We're celebrating this long-standing partnership as well as the people and moments that have shaped our journey.
(clockwise from left) Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah (left) with Mak at a recreation of the bank's first branch in Penang; Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah shakes (left) hands with Viñals as (from left) Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, Winters and Tengku Zafrul look on; Standard Chartered's 150th anniversary in Malaysia Gala Dinner saw nearly 600 attendees joining in the celebration of the Bank's milestone.
'It's a milestone that's made even more meaningful as it coincides with Malaysia's Asean Chairmanship.
'We remain steadfast in our commitment to the nation as we look forward to the continuation of our partnership for the next 150 years and more.'
Leading to the stunning recreation of Standard Chartered's Street Penang branch were exhibition pillars for attendees to journey through key highlights of the bank's 150-year history in Malaysia.
During the commemorative week, the group board members and management team also visited the bank's Global Business Services (GBS) Centre in Malaysia, which highlighted the importance of GBS as a vital part of StanChart's global operations, given its strategic positioning in Asean.
Part of the activities included a skills-based volunteering session that was led by StanChart Saadiq Malaysia chief executive officer and Futuremakers champion Bilal Parvaiz.
(from left) Standard Chartered Malaysia international corporates head Patricia Wong; president, Standard Chartered international Benjamin Hung, Standard Chartered Malaysia's first CEO Ian Wilson and Winters at the gala dinner.
The group board and management team also took the opportunity to share updates on the Bank's direction and strengthen bonds with local colleagues at a special townhall.
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