Standard Chartered has made two Singapore-based senior appointments to its corporate, commercial and institutional banking (CCIB) division as the bank focuses on growing this strategic business.

Chow Wan Thonh is appointed global head, global industries group, which combines corporate real estate, specialist industry, and mergers and acquisitions teams. Prior to this, she was regional head of client coverage, CCIB, Asean and South Asia. Chow joined the bank as head of global banking, Singapore, in 2019 before taking on the role of head of global banking, Singapore, Indonesia and Asean-South Asia cluster markets. She has over 25 years of experience in the banking industry, having held a number of senior leadership roles in international banks supporting corporate and institutional clients.

Heidi Toribio replaces Chow and is appointed to regional co-head, client coverage, Asia, based in Singapore. Toribio joined the bank in 2013 as the regional head of financial institutions, North America, and was subsequently global head of banks and broker-dealers before taking on the role of global head, financial institutions.

With more than 25 years of banking experience, Toribio previously worked at international banks in management positions, including global head of strategic partnerships, co-global treasurer, and global head of creditor relations and network management.