StanChart Hires Former DBS Net-Zero Expert
Furthering its commitment to sustainability, Standard Chartered has hired a former DBS net-zero expert to join its investment banking unit.
Standard Chartered has appointed Roger Charles as head of sustainability initiatives, coverage in its corporate and investment banking (CIB) team, according to a statement. Based in Singapore, he will report to Stella Choe, global head of corporate coverage.
In the new role, Charles will support CIB’s coverage and product partners and work closely with the group sustainability team in helping clients achieve their sustainability goals as the bank pursues its agenda. Standard Chartered is targeting at least $1 billion in annual sustainable finance income by 2025 and plans to mobilize $300 billion in green and transition finance by 2030.
Charles has 25 years of experience in technical and senior sustainability roles across the oil and gas as well as financial services sectors. He was most recently working at DBS Bank where he was responsible for shaping sustainable and transition finance as well as its net-zero zero vision across the region. Prior to that, he worked for consulting firm DuPont Sustainable Solutions and independent energy company Tullow Oil.
