Jeremy Parrish

Jeremy Parrish recently stepped down as Independent Non-Executive Chairman of Julius Baer (Middle East) Ltd after four years of service, with his departure approved at the company's Annual General Meeting on 27 April 2026. His career in international banking spans nearly 40 years, during which he held senior leadership positions across multiple jurisdictions and financial institutions.

Parrish held numerous senior positions at Standard Chartered, including Global Head of Financial Institutions, Regional Head of Wholesale Client Relationships Europe, CEO Japan, CEO UAE, and CEO Switzerland. His career began with the ANZ Grindlays Group (with postings to Hong Kong and Switzerland), before joining Standard Chartered Bank in 1994 as Head of Corporate Banking, Europe, with subsequent international postings to Singapore and Tokyo. In 2005, he was transferred to Abu Dhabi as CEO for Standard Chartered Bank UAE, and in 2011 returned to Switzerland as CEO of Standard Chartered Bank, Switzerland.

Parrish serves as an independent non-executive director at Julius Baer International Ltd in London, chairing its Risk and Audit Committee, and is Chairman of the Board of Crown Agents Bank, Chairman of Anglo Gulf Trade Bank (Abu Dhabi), and Chairman of Raphaels Bank (UK). He has worked closely with banking and asset management regulators in several jurisdictions, including the UK's Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Career History

• Independent Non-Executive Chairman, Julius Baer (Middle East) Ltd (2022-2026)
• Chairman, Crown Agents Bank
• Chairman, Anglo Gulf Trade Bank, Abu Dhabi, UAE
• CEO, Standard Chartered Bank, Switzerland (2011-2016)
• CEO, Standard Chartered Bank UAE (2005-2011)
• Regional Head of Wholesale Banking for Europe, Standard Chartered Bank
• Head of Corporate Banking, Europe, Standard Chartered Bank (joined 1994)
• ANZ Grindlays Group (early career)

What Jeremy Parrish could bring to his ongoing board roles: Parrish's extensive track record leading major banking operations across Asia, Middle East, Europe and UK positions him to provide strategic governance and regulatory expertise. His deep experience managing wealth management and wholesale banking businesses across multiple jurisdictions, combined with his regulatory relationships with UK authorities (PRA/FCA) and knowledge of DIFC operations, enables him to strengthen governance frameworks and support strategic development at financial institutions operating in complex, multi-jurisdictional environments.