HSBC appoints Noel Quinn as CEO of Global Commercial Banking

HSBC Holdings Plc, parent company of the HSBC Group yesterday announced the appointment of Noel Quinn as the Chief Executive of Global Commercial Banking (CMB) with immediate effect.

Noel joined HSBC in 1987, and has led CMB in both Asia-Pacific (2011-2015) and the UK (2008-2011). Commercial Banking has been a core business of HSBC since the Group was founded 150 years ago. CMB is in a strong competitive position in our chosen markets with ample room to grow.

Noel succeeds Simon Cooper who has resigned as Chief Executive of Global Commercial Banking and a member of the Board of Directors of HSBC Bank, Canada.