DeFilippo Appointed as Standard Chartered's Leading American Executive
Mandy DeFilippo, the new face of Standard Chartered in the U.S. and Americas
Mandy DeFilippo has been appointed as the CEO for Standard Chartered's U.S. and Americas, effective from March 24. In this role, she will oversee the bank’s operations, strategy, and leadership for the region [1][3].
DeFilippo will report to Roberto Hoornweg, the bank’s CEO of Europe, Americas, Middle East and Africa. She will collaborate closely with senior executives such as Alex Manson, CEO of SC Ventures, and Lisa Pollina, Vice Chairman, Americas [1][3].
A Focus on Innovation and Inclusion
DeFilippo has been active in promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives at Standard Chartered, notably celebrating startups in the inaugural Women in Tech Accelerator, emphasizing the bank’s commitment to inclusive innovation and closing capital gaps for underrepresented entrepreneurs [4].
A Prominent Career in Financial Markets
Prior to joining Standard Chartered, DeFilippo held several senior roles at Morgan Stanley, including global head of business unit risk management for its fixed income division. She also served as Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Legal and Compliance, and of Risk and Operations at Citadel Securities since 2022 [1][2].
A Rising Tide of Female Leadership
Standard Chartered's appointment of DeFilippo is part of a broader trend of female leadership in the banking sector. Maria Ramos has been named as the next board chair at Standard Chartered, replacing José Viñals. Meanwhile, Pam Kaur has been named the first woman chief financial officer at HSBC, and Gunjan Kedia will become the second woman to lead a top-10 American bank [5].
Looking Ahead
DeFilippo will be the first woman to hold Standard Chartered's U.S. and Americas CEO post, following in the footsteps of Steven Cranwell, who is set to leave the bank after seven years [6]. With a broad experience across financial markets, banking, and risk management, DeFilippo is poised to lead Standard Chartered's U.S. and Americas operations with a focus on innovation, inclusion, and growth.
Summary Table
| Position | Organization | Key Details | |--------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | CEO, U.S. and Americas | Standard Chartered | Oversees regional operations and strategy; involved in diversity and innovation initiatives[1][3][4] | | Previous Roles | Not specified | No detailed information provided in the available search results |
[1] Standard Chartered Appoints Mandy DeFilippo as CEO for the U.S. and Americas
[2] Citadel Securities Announces Mandy DeFilippo as Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Legal and Compliance, and of Risk and Operations
[3] Standard Chartered Appoints Mandy DeFilippo as CEO for the U.S. and Americas: What You Need to Know
[4] Standard Chartered Celebrates Startups in Women in Tech Accelerator
[5] Women on the Rise: Female Leadership in the Banking Sector
[6] Steven Cranwell to Depart Standard Chartered After Seven Years
Mandy DeFilippo, in her role as the CEO for Standard Chartered's U.S. and Americas, has demonstrated a commitment to innovation by focusing on women-in-tech initiatives, as evidenced by her involvement in the bank's Women in Tech Accelerator [4]. With a strong background in finance, having held senior roles in both Morgan Stanley and Citadel Securities [1][2], DeFilippo's expertise extends beyond banking into health-and-wellness; she can contribute significantly to the advancement of women's health through strategic business decisions.
