Noel Quinn

Noel Quinn (born 1961/1962) is a British banking businessman who is the chief executive (CEO) of HSBC since March 2020, having succeeded John Flint.[2] He initially assumed the role on an interim basis in August 2019.[3]

Noel Quinn
Born1961/1962 (age 57–58)[1]
England
NationalityBritish
EducationBirmingham Polytechnic
OccupationBanker
TitleCEO, HSBC
TermAugust 2019
PredecessorJohn Flint
Spouse(s)Married
Children3

Early life

Quinn was educated at Birmingham Polytechnic.[1] He then trained as a chartered accountant with Grant Thornton.[1]

Career

Prior to becoming Group Chief Executive, Quinn was Chief Executive of HSBC’s Global Commercial Banking division from December 2015.[4] He became a Group Managing Director in September 2016.[5] From 2011 to 2015 Quinn was Regional Head of Commercial Banking for Asia-Pacific, based in Hong Kong.[6]

Quinn joined Forward Trust Group, a subsidiary of Midland Bank, in 1987.[7] Midland Bank was acquired by HSBC in 1992. He led HSBC’s acquisitions of Swan National Motor Finance and Eversholt Leasing Ltd, becoming General Manager of each business in turn.[5]

He has since served as Head of Specialised and Equity Finance at HSBC, Group Director of Strategy & Development at HSBC Insurance Services North America, Head of Commercial Finance Europe, and Head of Commercial Banking UK (2008-2011).[8]

Personal life

Quinn is married, with three adult children, and lives in Surrey.[1]

References
  1. Crow, David (11 October 2019). "Noel Quinn, the HSBC veteran auditioning for the top job". The Financial Times. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  2. Patrick, Simon Clark and Margot (17 March 2020). "HSBC Appoints Noel Quinn as Permanent CEO". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  3. "HSBC boss out in top-level reshuffle". BBC. 5 August 2019. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  4. "HSBC: Appointment of Noel Quinn as CEO of Global Commercial Banking". www.finchannel.com. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  5. "In Conversation with Noel Quinn | Chief Executive, Global Commercial Banking, HSBC". Australia Chamber. 23 January 2018. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  6. "The two best jobs at HSBC in Asia under Noel Quinn". eFinancialCareers. 24 March 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  7. "HSBC names interim boss Noel Quinn as permanent CEO". The Straits Times. 19 March 2020.
  8. "Noel Quinn | HSBC Holdings plc". HSBC. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
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