Company: HBCYF
Filing Date: 2025-02-20
Form Type: 20-F
Source: 0001089113-25-000040
Chunk: 372

Company: HSBC HOLDINGS PLC
Filing Date: 2025-02-20
Form: 20-F
Chunk 372
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 – Independent non-executive Director of the Adecco Group AG – Independent non-executive Director of Kering S.A. Dame Carolyn Fairbairn (64) Independent non-executive Director Appointed to the Board: September 2021 Skills and experience : Carolyn has significant experience across the media, government and finance sectors, and a deep understanding of the macroeconomic, regulatory and political environment. Career : An economist by training, Carolyn has served as a partner at McKinsey & Company, a member of the UK prime minister John Major’s Number 10 Policy Unit, and as Director-General of the Confederation of British Industry, and held senior executive positions at the BBC and ITV plc. She has extensive board experience, having previously served as non-executive Director of Lloyds Banking Group plc, The Vitec Group plc, Capita plc and BAE Systems plc. She has also served as a non- executive Director of the UK Competition and Markets Authority and the Financial Services Authority. External appointments: – Senior Independent non-executive Director of Tesco plc – Chair of Royal Mencap Society

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James Forese (61) Independent non-executive Director Appointed to the Board: May 2020 Skills and experience : Jamie has over 30 years of international business and management experience in the finance industry working in areas including global markets, investment and private banking. Career : Jamie formerly served as President of Citigroup. He began his career in securities trading with Salomon Brothers, one of Citigroup’s predecessor companies, in 1985. In addition to his most recent role as Citigroup’s President, he was Chief Executive Officer of Citigroup’s Institutional Clients Group. He has held the positions of Chief Executive of its Securities and Banking division and Head of its Global Markets business. External appointments: – Non-executive Chair of HSBC North America Holdings Inc – Non-executive Chairman of Global Bamboo Technologies Ann Godbehere (69) Independent non-executive Director Appointed to the Board: September 2023 Senior Independent non-executive Director: May 2024 Skills and experience: Ann brings deep financial acumen and extensive financial services experience over a 30-year career spanning insurance, retail and private banking, and wealth management. She also provides global perspectives, drawing upon experiences and insights gained from a long career in international business. Career : After joining Swiss Re in 1996, Ann served as the company’s Chief Financial Officer from 2003 to 200