Standard Chartered has appointed Lisa Pollina as Vice Chairman, Americas, for both SC Ventures and the Corporate Investment Banking (CIB) division. Pollina will report to Alex Manson, CEO of SC Ventures, and will also work closely with Mandy DeFilippo, CEO for the U.S. and Americas. In her new role, Pollina will leverage her extensive experience and network to deepen partnerships, identify fundraising opportunities, and grow Standard Chartered’s presence in the region.
Pollina brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having advised on private equity and private credit investments at Ares Management and Alvarez & Marsal. She has also served as Vice Chairman for RBC Capital Markets and as Global FIG Financial Institutions executive at Bank of America Securities, where she worked with venture capital and private equity sponsors. Additionally, Pollina has experience in corporate governance, serving on the board of directors for Munich Re Americas and the energy company NESR.
Pollina’s appointment underlines Standard Chartered’s commitment to increasing cross-divisional collaboration and ambitious growth plans in the region. She will play a critical role in growing SC Ventures’ presence in the Americas, and will also work to originate and cultivate high-value relationships with key corporate and financial institution clients for CIB. Pollina will also serve on the SC Ventures Portfolio Management Committee and other SC Ventures forums, providing advisory guidance and expertise.
With an MBA from the Yale School of Management and experience as an instructor in corporate finance at the University of Chicago, Pollina is well-equipped to provide strategic guidance and leadership. Her appointment is a significant move for Standard Chartered, and demonstrates the bank’s commitment to growing its presence in the Americas and expanding its offerings in the region. Pollina’s experience and network will be invaluable in helping Standard Chartered achieve its growth plans, and her appointment is a testament to the bank’s commitment to attracting top talent and expertise.