Directorate Change

Standard Chartered PLC
09 February 2004

PRESS RELEASE - MR DAVID MOIR AND SIR RALPH ROBINS


The Board of Directors of Standard Chartered PLC announced today the retirement
of two Non-Executive Directors, Mr David Moir and Sir Ralph Robins from the
Board with effect from the Annual General Meeting on 11 May 2004.

Mr Moir has agreed to remain Chairman and Director of Standard Chartered
Nakornthon Bank in Thailand and Deputy Chairman and Director of Standard
Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad.  The Board appreciates the significant
contribution made by Mr Moir to the Standard Chartered Group throughout 46 years
of distinguished service, culminating in over 11 years on the Board.

The Board is grateful to Sir Ralph for the significant and valuable guidance and
support he has given during his 15 years on the Board and Board Committees.  The
Board wish Sir Ralph a long and contented retirement.



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