Sir Noel Quinn | |
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 Quinn in 2021 | |
| Born | Noel Paul Quinn 13 January 1962 (age 62) [1] [2] England |
| Education | Birmingham Polytechnic |
| Occupation | Banker |
| Title | CEO, HSBC |
| Term | August 2019– |
| Predecessor | John Flint |
| Spouse | Married |
| Children | 3 |
Sir Noel Paul Quinn (born 13 January 1962) is a British banking businessman who has been the chief executive (CEO) of HSBC since March 2020, having succeeded John Flint. [3] He initially assumed the role on an interim basis in August 2019. [4]
Quinn was educated at Birmingham Polytechnic. [5] He then trained as a chartered accountant with Grant Thornton. [5]
Prior to becoming Group Chief Executive, Quinn was chief executive of HSBC’s Global Commercial Banking division from December 2015. [6] He became a group managing director in September 2016. [7] From 2011 to 2015 Quinn was Regional Head of Commercial Banking for Asia-Pacific, based in Hong Kong. [8]
Quinn joined Forward Trust Group, a subsidiary of Midland Bank, in 1987. [9] 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. [7]
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). [10]
On 30 April 2024, Quinn announced he plans to retire as soon as a successor is found. [11]
Quinn was appointed an Knight Bachelor in the 2025 New Year Honours. [12]
Quinn is married, with three adult children, and lives in Surrey. [5]
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