Standard Chartered has appointed Tanveer Nandhra, a financial expert, as the Head of Financial Markets, at Standard Chartered East Africa on Wednesday, July 12.
The financial institution expressed its unwavering confidence in her ability to drive the bank forward, exploiting grey areas that generate revenue and enhance customer relations.
"We are confident that Tanveer’s in-depth understanding of clients and key relationships across East Africa will fully help us capitalise on the significant business opportunities.
"We are excited about leveraging Tanveer’s experience, energy and leadership to take our business forward," Standard Chartered stated.
Tanveer is a seasoned banker with over 15 years of experience in Africa and the entire world. She joined the Bank as an International Graduate in 2005 and has worked across various markets.
The financial guru returned to the Kenya business in 2022 from her previous role as Head of Financial Markets at Standard Chartered Bank Mauritius.
On her LinkedIn page, Tanveer recognises herself as a highly focused financial services professional with an enviable record of generating substantial revenue and driving change for a multinational financial services institution across Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Europe.
"I am best recognised for delivering several ‘firsts’ and ‘landmark solutions’ within the bank and a multi-award winner of several Women in Business awards.
"My work around diversity and inclusion is also important to me. As an inspirational leader, I head up coaching programmes and moderating sessions to mentor and coach senior businessmen and women, which are well received. My drive to excel and aspire to do well stems from a young age.
"Becoming a leader and being successful has always been important to me. Initially, success was about promotions. This has evolved into helping others to succeed through my work in the wider community and mentoring graduates and senior women," she states.
Tanveer always strives to build for the long term and is drawn to a role where she has the power to influence, negotiate and make a real impact.
In 2018, she was recognised among the Top 50 Female Leaders by Financial Times and HERoes Champion of Women in Business.
"Being recognised by the Financial Times in 2018 as one of the Top 50 Emerging Leaders globally was one of my proudest moments. My greatest achievements have been around closing several landmark transactions. The highlights were the execution and closure of the first-ever local currency Interest Rate Swap and a funding transaction to a Tier 1 Bank," she adds.
She was also recognised as the Financial Markets Trailblazing Woman of the Year 2020 for her work around diversity. In line with the award, she co-launched the 30 per cent club in Africa, which is focused on seeing a 30 per cent representation of women on boards in East Africa.
Tanveer exploits alternative healing treatments, yoga and history during her free time. She also loves volunteering and travelling, having visited over 28 countries.
