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StanChart's China securities unit CEO departs 16 months after launch, sources say
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on July 15, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 22, 2026
Quick Summary
Grace Geng, CEO of StanChart's China securities unit, exits after 16 months. The unit, based in Beijing, employs 52 staff. No replacement announced yet.
CEO of Standard Chartered's China Securities Unit Exits After 16 Months
By Selena Li
HONG KONG (Reuters) - The chief executive of Standard Chartered's China securities unit has left the firm - a departure that comes about 16 months after the launch of the business, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.
Grace Geng, the unit's first CEO, left this month, they added.
Reuters was not able to learn if a replacement for Geng has been appointed.
Geng did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Asia-focused StanChart also did not respond to a request for comment.
Geng was formerly with Morgan Stanley's China securities arm for a decade before she joined StanChart in 2021.
The Bejing-based unit employs 52 full-time staff who are licensed by the Securities Association of China, registration records showed.
(Reporting by Selena Li; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
Key Takeaways
- •CEO Grace Geng departs from StanChart's China unit.
- •Departure occurs 16 months post unit launch.
- •Geng previously worked at Morgan Stanley for a decade.
- •StanChart has not announced a replacement yet.
- •The unit employs 52 licensed staff in Beijing.
Frequently Asked Questions about StanChart's China securities unit CEO departs 16 months after launch, sources say
1Who was the CEO of Standard Chartered's China securities unit?
Grace Geng was the first CEO of Standard Chartered's China securities unit.
2How long did Grace Geng serve as CEO before her departure?
Grace Geng left the firm approximately 16 months after the launch of the business.
3What was Grace Geng's previous experience before joining Standard Chartered?
Before joining Standard Chartered in 2021, Geng worked with Morgan Stanley's China securities arm for a decade.
4How many employees does the Beijing-based unit have?
The Beijing-based unit employs 52 full-time staff who are licensed by the Securities Association of China.
5Has a replacement for Grace Geng been appointed?
As of now, Reuters was unable to confirm if a replacement for Geng has been appointed.
