Director Declaration

30 October 2019

Standard Chartered PLC

Pursuant to the UK Listing Rule 9.6.14(2), Standard Chartered PLC announces that Christine Hodgson, Senior Independent Director will join Severn Trent Plc as an Independent Non-Executive Director from 1 January 2020 becoming Chair in April 2020.

In addition, Christine will be appointed as a member of Severn Trent Plc's Remuneration, Nominations and Corporate Responsibility Committees from 1 January 2020.

Contact name for enquiries:

Andrew Green

Executive Director, Board Governance & Shareholder Services

020 7885 2130