HSBC names Brendan Nelson as permanent Group Chair

HSBC’s (HSBC) Board has appointed Brendan Nelson as Group Chair. Nelson, who has been serving as interim Group Chair since October 1, 2025, joined the Board in September 2023. This decision follows a robust process that considered both internal and external candidates, HSBC said in a statement. 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.” Nelson 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, the company said.