HSBC Holdings plc (LON:HSBA) Board has appointed Brendan Nelson as Group Chair.
Brendan, who has been serving as interim Group Chair since 1 October 2025, joined the Board in September 2023.
He has had an extensive career in financial services, both at KPMG, when he led the Global Financial Services Practice, advising and auditing international banks, and on the Boards of BP, RBS, and HSBC.
This decision follows a robust process that considered both internal and external candidates.
Ann Godbehere, Senior Independent Director, who led the process commented “On behalf of the Board, I am delighted with Brendan’s appointment as our Group Chair. Since assuming the role of interim Group Chair, Brendan has demonstrated his excellent leadership capabilities backed by his strong banking and governance credentials”
Brendan Nelson said: “I am honoured to be HSBC Group Chair. I look forward to continuing to work with the Board, Georges and the wider management team as we deliver on our strategic and financial objectives”.
Brendan will remain as Chairman of the Group Audit Committee until the publication of the 2025 results in February 2026. HSBC will provide an update on the succession for this role in due course.
