Standard Chartered PLC — Board/Management Information 2006

Nov 21, 2006

Standard Chartered PLC

20 November 2006

DIRECTORS’ PORTFOLIOS

Following the changes of Chairman, Group Chief Executive and Group Finance Director, announced earlier today, additional changes have been made to the portfolios of other Directors and Senior Management.

Responsibility for Risk and Special Assets Management will move from Peter Sands to Kai Nargolwala, Group Executive Director, in addition to his existing responsibilities for growth and governance across the Asia Pacific region, India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.  Kai Nargolwala will report to Peter Sands, Group Chief Executive.

Gareth Bullock, a Director of Standard Chartered Bank, will take responsibility for growth and governance across Africa, the Middle East, Pakistan, UK/Europe and the Americas.  This was previously the responsibility of Richard Meddings, who is now Group Finance Director.  Gareth Bullock reports directly to Peter Sands.

All changes take effect immediately.

Contacts:

Sean Farrell, Head of Media Relations +44 (0)20 7280 7163

Stephen Atkinson, Head of Investor Relations +44 (0)20 7280 7245