Expert resume of Jason Pugh

Managing Director and Head of Markets Legal, Africa and Middle East, Standard Chartered Bank; Experienced Financial Markets lawyer and risk professional formerly Managing Director at Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank; Former lawyer at Clifford Chance: P.R.I.M.E Finance Expert.

Jason Pugh is currently the Head of Markets Legal for Africa and the Middle East at Standard Chartered Bank. Jason has a diverse background as a leader, an experienced derivatives/regulatory lawyer, a risk manager and as a change agent.

Prior to joining Standard Chartered Bank, Jason has worked extensively in financial services with over 30 years of experience, initially in private practice (Clifford Chance) and then in senior ‘in-house’ roles at leading investment banks Morgan Stanley, Barclays, Deutsche Bank, and legal innovator D2 Legal Technology.

Jason is passionate about operating in Emerging markets, the evolution of the Legal function, leveraging technology and adding more strategic insight to the business. He is also fascinated about people and culture, having had the privilege to work in different continents and has met many inspiring people that have defined his journey.

Jason graduated from the University of Southampton followed by the College of Law.