Sir Noel Quinn | |
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_at_World_Economic_Forum_Davos_2021.png) Quinn in 2021 | |
| HSBCChief Executive Officer | |
| In office 2019–2025 | |
| Preceded by | John Flint |
| Succeeded by | Georges Elhedery |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Noel Paul Quinn 13 January 1962 (1962-01-13) (age 63)[1][2] England |
| Spouse | Married |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Birmingham Polytechnic |
| Occupation | Banker |
Sir Noel Paul Quinn (born 13 January 1962) is a British banking businessman who was chief executive (CEO) ofHSBC from March 2020 to February 2025, having succeededJohn Flint.[3] He initially assumed the role on an interim basis in August 2019.[4]
Quinn was educated atBirmingham Polytechnic.[5] He then trained as a chartered accountant withGrant 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 his plan to retire as soon as a successor is found, formally stepping down on 11 February 2025.[11]
Quinn was appointed aKnight Bachelor in the2025 New Year Honours.[12]
Quinn is married, with three adult children, and lives inSurrey.[5]
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