The Asia-focused British lender has hired the co-founder of GoBear – a metasearch engine platform comparing financial products – to lead its efforts in global digital partnerships.
Marnix Zwart joins Standard Chartered’s retail banking division as its global head of partnerships, according to a statement. In his Singapore-based role, Zwart reports to Aalishaan Zaidi, global head of client experience, channels and digital banking.
Zwart was most recently with GoBear where he was its co-founder and chief commercial officer. Previously, he the chief product officer and co-founder of Netherland-based insurtech firm Kroodie.
Digital Experience
Standard Chartered's hire to boost its digital capabilities comes at an opportune time, as social distancing measures and homebound behaviors have led to accelerated adoption of digital banking services.
«[Zwart] is joining my team at an exciting time,» said Zaidi, commenting on the new hire. «He will work closely with our market teams to evaluate new [partnership] opportunities that help us grow clients and deliver new propositions to create digital experiences that our clients will love.»
