Standard Chartered Appoints Peter Burrill as Interim Group CFO After Sudden Departure of Diego De Giorgi

Standard Chartered has appointed Peter Burrill as interim Group Chief Financial Officer following the immediate departure of Diego De Giorgi, who is leaving the bank to pursue an external opportunity.

The bank said Burrill will be based in London and will report directly to Group Chief Executive Bill Winters, ensuring continuity in financial leadership during the transition period.

Burrill currently serves as Group Head of Central Finance and Deputy CFO, positions he has held since joining Standard Chartered in 2017. His elevation to interim CFO comes as a familiar move internally, given his long-standing involvement in the bank's financial management and strategic planning.

Before joining Standard Chartered, Burrill held senior finance roles at Deutsche Bank, including Group Controller and Co-Head of Group Finance. He began his career at KPMG, where he spent nearly two decades working across the United States and Germany.

In addition to his executive responsibilities, Burrill has chaired the Supervisory Board of SCB AG since March 2025, having joined the board in 2019. The role has further strengthened his oversight experience within the group's European operations.

Bill Winters said Burrill's appointment brings both stability and depth of experience at a time of leadership change. He noted that as Deputy CFO, Burrill has developed extensive sectoral expertise and is a well-regarded member of the bank's global leadership team.

Winters added that under Burrill's interim stewardship, Standard Chartered remains well positioned to continue executing its strategic priorities without disruption.

The CEO also thanked outgoing CFO Diego De Giorgi for his contributions, citing his role in supporting the bank's strategic execution during his tenure. Standard Chartered said it will announce a permanent Group CFO appointment in due course.

The interim appointment suggests the bank is prioritizing operational continuity while it conducts a broader search for a long-term successor.