CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Michele Wee speaks at the even. (Photo: Standard Chartered Bank)It is one of activities under the Minutes of Cooperation in genderequity between the SBV and Standard Chartered Vietnam to provide globalperspectives on women leadership and skills upgrading for women and sharing ofDiversity and Inclusion best practices and experiences.
SBV Deputy Governor Dao Minh Tu delivered the welcome remarks,affirming that the central bank has achieved key targets of gender equalityplan in the banking industry in the period of 2021-2030.
Michele Wee, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam, said: “InStandard Chartered, we are building a bank that drives commerce and prosperitythrough a culture of diversity and inclusion. We aim to be a Great Place toWork, Great Place to Bank and support our communities.
"Our approach includes leadership commitment, alignment toclient needs and services, inclusive leadership, focus on core peoplepractices, global governance and accountability, transparency and measurement,local focus to address specific country needs. We are delighted to collaboratewith SBV to organise this conference that aim to accelerating women’sparticipation in the banking sector.
"We remain committed to advancing diversity and inclusion inbanking industry and in the society. We are looking forward to explore furtherinitiatives with the local authorities and the government to empower andelevate women in banking.”
Standard Chartered Bank created a culture of inclusionincluding mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing, social wellbeing and financialwellbeing. In Vietnam, the bank has in place formal mentoring and developmentprogrammes, recruitment process and pay, where male and female employees acrossits different gender identities are equally valued.
The D&I council, led by the country CEO is a key pillar underPeople agenda programme that demonstrates senior leadership commitment todriving the agenda and making the Bank even more agile, empathetic, resilient,and innovative. The bank also ensures equal access to leadership developmentopportunities, maintains a strong framework of policies and procedures, fostersinclusivity in the work environment, promotes balanced gender representation inmanagement positions and offers flexible work conditions.
Standard Chartered sets itself apart by offering especiallyprivileged and comprehensive maternity and paternity leave supporting packageand framework for both female and male colleagues, highlighting its commitmentto supporting work-life balance./.
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