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Noel Quinn
Former Group Chief Executive Officer (retired September 2024), HSBC · United Kingdom
Noel Quinn is the Former Group Chief Executive Officer (retired September 2024) of HSBC. Quinn is based in the United Kingdom. Earlier roles include positions at HSBC. Quinn was born in 1962 in United Kingdom and educated at Birmingham City University.
British banker who joined HSBC in 1987 and served as Group Chief Executive from March 2020 to September 2024. Trained as a chartered accountant and held various leadership roles across commercial banking and Asia-Pacific operations before his appointment as CEO.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Noel Quinn's departure from HSBC in April 2024 after more than four years as chief executive, which Quinn described as an intense tenure. Following the exit, coverage has also reported on Quinn's appointment as chair of Julius Baer in early 2025.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- January 13, 1962 · United Kingdom
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Education
- Birmingham City University
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Noel Quinn: FAQ
- Who is Noel Quinn?
- Noel Quinn is the Former Group Chief Executive Officer (retired September 2024) of HSBC, based in United Kingdom.
- Where did Noel Quinn work previously?
- Earlier roles include HSBC (CEO, until 2024).
- Where was Noel Quinn educated?
- Noel Quinn studied at Birmingham City University.