Standard Chartered (the Group) today announced the appointment of Noelle Eder as Group Head, Technology & Operations, subject to regulatory approval. Noelle will be reporting to Group Chief Executive, Bill Winters, and will be based in Singapore.

Noelle joins from The Cigna Group, where she was the Executive Vice President and Global Chief Information Officer. She was responsible for leading the digital, technology, data & analytics and operations strategy, aligning with the organisation’s goals to drive innovation and transform healthcare. Prior to joining The Cigna Group, her previous roles include Chief Information and Digital Officer at Hilton Worldwide Holdings, and Chief Card Customer Experience Officer for Capital One Financial Corporation.

Bill said: “Noelle joins us as we intensify efforts to streamline and simplify our systems and processes through our Fit for Growth programme while harnessing emerging technologies to further improve our service to our clients. Her knowledge and perspective built over a career in technology, operations and customer experience will be instrumental in driving innovation and advancing our technology capabilities.”

Noelle has held senior management roles in Fortune 50 and Fortune 500 companies. She was named one of the top 50 leaders in technology on the Forbes CIO Next List and is listed in WomenTech network’s 100 Executive Women in Tech to Watch for 2025.

Commenting on her appointment, Noelle added: “I am thrilled to join Standard Chartered, a truly global and diverse organisation, and to embrace the exciting challenge of advancing its digital transformation and simplification efforts to better serve and empower clients worldwide. I look forward to contributing my expertise and fostering high-performing teams to accelerate our progress and sustain the Bank’s growth momentum.”