Company: HBCYF
Filing Date: 2025-02-20
Form Type: 20-F
Source: 0001089113-25-000040
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Company: HSBC HOLDINGS PLC
Filing Date: 2025-02-20
Form: 20-F
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. Ian holds an Honorary Masters and Honorary Doctorate degree for his services to the banking sector. He is a member of the UK Finance Board, TheCityUK Board, the UK Investment Council and is a business ambassador for Meningitis Now. Stuart Riley (50) Group Chief Information Officer Stuart was appointed Group Chief Information Officer in February 2024, initially overseeing the Technology function. In October 2024, he assumed responsibilities for data and analytics, and emerging technology, innovation, and ventures. Prior to joining HSBC, Stuart was Co-Chief Information Officer of Citi, and previously held senior technology roles at Deutsche Bank. He has also held the role of Partner at TAG Consulting, a technology consulting firm. Suzy White (48) Group Chief Operating Officer Suzy was appointed Group Chief Operating Officer in October 2024. Suzy has been with HSBC for more than 25 years and has held a number of senior leadership roles, most recently Chief Operating Officer for Global Banking and Markets. Previous roles included Regional Chief Operating Officer for Global Markets in the Americas, and Chief Risk Officer for Global Banking and Markets and Commercial Banking in the US.

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Report of the Directors | Corporate governance report

Board and senior management diversity We value difference We believe that a diverse and inclusive Board, reflective of the communities we serve, is a critical component of effective decision-making and of developing a sustainable and successful business for HSBC. This section outlines the key inclusion metrics for Board members and executive management as at 31 December 2024. The metrics as at 1 January 2025 have also been included to reflect changes to the Board and senior management that took effect from 1 January 2025.

Gender and ethnic representation In accordance with the requirements of UK Listing Rule 6.6.6 (10) the tables below outline the current gender and ethnic representation of the HSBC Holdings Board and executive management reflecting data gathered through self-identification. Gender Identity

|                                 | As at 31 December 2024 |    |                           |                      |    |     | As at 1 January 2025 |    |                           |                      |    |
|                                 |          Board members |    |                           | Executivemanagement2 |    |     |        Board members |    |                           | Executivemanagement3 |    |
|                                 |                 Number |  % | Number ofseniorpositions1 |               Number |  % |