Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Brendan Nelson has been appointed as the new Chairman of HSBC, succeeding Mark Tucker, who stepped down after an impactful eight-year tenure. Nelson, who had been serving as interim chairman since October 2025, brings extensive experience in financial auditing and governance from his earlier senior roles at KPMG. His appointment signals a return to internal board leadership for the bank. As chairman, he will work closely with CEO Georges Elhedery to strengthen HSBC’s Asia-first strategic focus, navigate evolving geopolitical and financial challenges, and oversee governance until a new Audit Committee chair is appointed following the release of HSBC’s 2025 financial results.