New appointee announced for the role of Chief Financial Officer at Standard Chartered Bangladesh.
**Standard Chartered Bangladesh Welcomes New CFO: Idrissa Kamara**
Idrissa Kamara has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Standard Chartered Bangladesh, effective from July 2025. With over three decades of experience in finance and enterprise leadership, Mr. Kamara brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role.
Born and raised in Sierra Leone, Mr. Kamara began his career with Standard Chartered in 2003. Since then, he has held various senior finance roles within the organisation, including serving as CFO in different locations. His most recent position was as CEO of Standard Chartered Cameroon, where he played a key role in the bank's transformation initiative, Project Crown.
Mr. Kamara's appointment marks a return to Standard Chartered after holding various roles within the organisation. He re-joined Standard Chartered in 2015 as CEO for Sierra Leone. In 2013, he was appointed Managing Director and CEO of Sierra Leone Commercial Bank, a position he held before joining Standard Chartered Cameroon.
Mr. Kamara holds an MBA from Oxford Brookes University and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). These qualifications and his extensive experience make him a valuable addition to the Standard Chartered Bangladesh team.
Naser Ezaz Bijoy, CEO of Standard Chartered Bangladesh, welcomed the appointment and expressed his confidence in Mr. Kamara's ability to make significant contributions to the bank at a time of great opportunity. Mr. Bijoy believes that Mr. Kamara's wealth of leadership experience and commitment to driving performance through strategic finance will be invaluable.
Standard Chartered Bangladesh is looking forward to the contributions Mr. Kamara will make as CFO. His expertise across diverse geographies and his proven track record of success make him an ideal candidate for the role.
In his spare time, Mr. Kamara enjoys reading, watching football, and managing his home aquarium.
Mr. Kamara's appointment reinforces Standard Chartered's commitment to supporting Bangladesh's economic progress, according to Mr. Bijoy. As the bank continues to grow and evolve in the region, Mr. Kamara's leadership and financial acumen will undoubtedly play a key role in its success.
[1] Standard Chartered Press Release, July 2025. [2] Standard Chartered Cameroon Press Release, January 2023.
1.In his new role as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Standard Chartered Bangladesh, Idrissa Kamara will leverage his extensive business and finance careers to contribute significantly to the bank's growth and technological advancements.2. As a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and experienced leader in finance, Idrissa Kamara's appointment not only strengthens Standard Chartered Bangladesh's financial department but also reflects the bank's commitment to fostering a strong business environment in the country.
