Standard Chartered has appointed Adil Salahuddin as Chief Executive Officer and Head of Coverage of its Pakistan business, subject to regulatory and statutory approvals. The announcement was made by Rola Abu Manneh, CEO for UAE, Middle East and Pakistan, who said the appointment demonstrates the bank's commitment to Pakistan and confidence in its growth potential. He will succeed Rehan Shaikh, who will continue as chief executive until Salahuddin assumes office.
Salahuddin brings more than three decades of banking experience to the role, including 25 years with Standard Chartered across multiple markets. His career has spanned Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, and he previously served as Head of Markets in Pakistan before spending the past four months as Head of Coverage there.
LONG STANDARD CHARTERED TENURE
According to the bank's notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange, Salahuddin has held leadership roles across markets, coverage and transaction banking in different geographies.
Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited disclosed the appointment in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange on 13 July 2026.
The appointment is subject to the necessary regulatory approvals and clearances. Standard Chartered has been in Pakistan since 1863 and describes itself as the country's oldest and largest international bank.
CEO AND HEAD OF COVERAGE
Salahuddin will combine the chief executive role with that of Head of Coverage, the position he has held for the past four months.