Directorate Change

Standard Chartered PLC
04 May 2006

Standard Chartered PLC - Directorate Change

4 May 2006



Hugh Edward Norton



The Board of Directors of Standard Chartered PLC announced today that
Hugh Norton will retire from the Board with effect from 31 December 2006.
He has been a Non-Executive Director since 1995.



Bryan Sanderson, Chairman of Standard Chartered PLC, said: 'Hugh has been on the
Board since 1995. He has made a significant contribution to the governance,
strategy and strength of the Company as it stands today and we will miss his
challenge, his counsel and his insights.'



Mr Norton is currently Chairman of the Board Remuneration Committee and Senior
Independent Director. Ruth Markland will succeed Mr Norton as Chairman of the
Board Remuneration Committee at the end of the Company's Annual General Meeting
on 4 May 2006 and Rudy Markham will become Senior Independent Director with
effect from 1 January 2007.



Mr Norton has confirmed that there is nothing which needs to be brought to the
attention of the holders of securities of Standard Chartered PLC in respect of
his retirement.











For further information please contact:



Sean Farrell, Head of Media Relations   [phone]
Romy Murray, Head of Investor Relations [phone]


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