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Standard Chartered Hires Citi's Top Asia Banker
26 Mar
Summary
- Jan Metzger moves from Citigroup to Standard Chartered.
- He will lead coverage banking for Standard Chartered globally.
- Metzger joins the bank in Hong Kong starting in July.
Jan Metzger is transitioning from his role as Citigroup's co-head of investment banking for Asia to become the global head of coverage banking at Standard Chartered. This appointment, announced on Thursday, March 26, marks a significant move for the London-headquartered bank. Metzger will be based in Hong Kong and will report to Roberto Hoornweg, the CEO of corporate & investment banking.
Metzger's departure from Citigroup comes after an eight-year tenure. During his time at Citi, he was instrumental in leading investment banking operations across various Asian markets, including Japan, North Asia, Australia, and South Asia. His previous roles at the bank included co-head of tech investment banking in Hong Kong, following his recruitment from Credit Suisse in 2015.
Following Metzger's exit, Kaustubh Kulkarni, who was previously named co-head six months prior, will now serve as the sole head of investment banking for the Asia region. Metzger is expected to officially commence his new responsibilities with Standard Chartered in July.
