HSBC has appointed Brendan Nelson as Group Chair, following his tenure as interim Group Chair since 1 October 2023.
Brendan joined the Board in September 2023.
The appointment follows a rigorous selection process that considered both internal and external candidates.
Brendan brings extensive experience in financial services.
He led KPMG’s Global Financial Services Practice, advising and auditing international banks, and has held board positions at BP, RBS, and HSBC.
Commenting on his appointment, Brendan Nelson said:
“I am honoured to be HSBC Group Chair. I look forward to continuing to work with the Board, Georges [Georges Elhedery, HSBC CEO] and the wider management team as we deliver on our strategic and financial objectives.”
Brendan will continue as Chairman of the Group Audit Committee until the publication of HSBC’s Annual Results 2025 in February, after which a successor will be announced.
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