HSBC Names Its First Female CFO in 159 Years

HSBC has appointed Pam Kaur as its new CFO, replacing Georges Elhedery, who took on the role earlier this year. The bank also announced a restructuring, consolidating its operations into four main business lines: Hong Kong, UK, Corporate and Institutional Banking, and International Wealth and Premier Banking, starting January 1, 2025.

As part of this overhaul, HSBC aims to reduce duplicate roles and scale back in Western markets like the U.S., France, and Canada, while intensifying its focus on Asia to boost revenue.

Current CEO, Georges Elhedery, emphasized that the changes will lead to a simpler, more agile organization, aligned with HSBC's strategic goals.

Pam Kaur, 60, joined HSBC in 2013 as Group Head of Internal Audit and later became Chief Risk and Compliance Officer. With her extensive experience in major global banks like Citigroup and Deutsche Bank, Kaur is poised to be a leading CFO in Asia.