
Executive Principal, Head of Trade & Working Capital, Transaction Banking, Kenya & East Africa at Standard Chartered
Kenya
Patrick Makau is the Executive Principal and Head of Trade & Working Capital, Transaction Banking, for Kenya and East Africa at Standard Chartered Bank. In this role, he leads trade finance and working capital strategies for the region, focusing on digital trade innovation and sustainable supply chain finance solutions.
He has built an extensive career in banking, spanning over 13 years at Standard Chartered. Prior to his current leadership position, he served as the Head of Trade and Trade Products for Kenya and East Africa, and as a Transaction Banking Sales Manager, where he developed expertise in managing trade and cash management sales.