Standard Chartered Appoints Henry Baye as new CEO in Jersey

Standard Chartered Bank has announced the appointment of Henry Baye as its new chief executive officer for Jersey.

Henry Baye has over 22 years’ experience across distribution, wealth management and personal lending who was most recently StanChart’s head of Retail Banking, Ghana and West Africa.

According to his statement, “Our Jersey business is one of the most unique examples of a platform for prosperous relationships. The business is uniquely positioned to deliver on the Bank’s refreshed strategic priorities. We will focus on bringing digital innovations that will help us deliver an improved client experience”.

The threat of financial crime and the real and present danger of cybercrime, coupled with the ever-changing regulatory landscape will remain paramount in my mind”

“The threat of financial crime and the real and present danger of cybercrime, coupled with the ever-changing regulatory landscape will remain paramount in my mind. We will continue to drive the required investments and discipline that will position us as a strong example of here for good,” he added.

Baye started his banking career as an International Graduate with Standard Chartered. He has also worked at Barclays Bank Ghana and Universal Merchant Bank Ghana. At Standard Chartered, he led transformation projects focusing on Ghana and West Africa and most recently oversaw the launch of Standard Chartered’s first ever digital bank in Cote D’Ivoire.

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from University of Cape Coast and an MBA from University of Ghana.