Standard Chartered has announced the appointment of Noelle Eder as Group Head of Technology and Operations, effective 26 May 2025, pending regulatory approval. Eder will report directly to Group Chief Executive Bill Winters and will be based in Singapore. Her appointment comes as the bank seeks to enhance its digital capabilities and streamline operations through its Fit for Growth programme.
Eder brings a wealth of experience from her previous role as Executive Vice President and Global Chief Information Officer at The Cigna Group, where she led digital, technology, data, and operations strategies. Her career also includes senior roles at Hilton Worldwide Holdings and Capital One Financial Corporation. Recognised as one of the top 50 leaders in technology by Forbes and listed in WomenTech network’s 100 Executive Women in Tech to Watch for 2025, Eder is well-regarded in the industry.
Bill Winters commented on the appointment, stating, “Noelle joins us as we intensify efforts to streamline and simplify our systems and processes whilst harnessing emerging technologies to further improve our service to our clients.” Eder expressed her enthusiasm, saying, “I am thrilled to join Standard Chartered, a truly global and diverse organisation, and to embrace the exciting challenge of advancing its digital transformation.”
This strategic appointment underscores Standard Chartered’s commitment to innovation and digital transformation, aiming to better serve its clients and sustain growth. As Eder steps into her new role, the bank anticipates significant advancements in its technology and operations sectors.
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