HSBC Private Bank names Sandeep Sharma as head of global private banking for South East Asia

HSBC Private Bank has announced the appointment of Sandeep Sharma as Head of Global Private Banking, South East Asia.

According to the release, Mr. Sharma will be responsible for driving and executing HSBC’s strategy for private banking across South East Asia. Based in Singapore, he will report to HSBC Singapore’s Chief Executive Officer, Guy Harvey-Samuel and Regional Head of Global Private Banking, Asia-Pacific, Bernard Rennell.

On the appointment, Mr. Harvey-Samuel said: “As the hub for financial flows in South East Asia, Singapore is a priority market for HSBC. With Sandeep’s track record, I am very confident that we are able to further grow our private banking business. I am also personally delighted that we are able to develop local Singapore talent within HSBC.” 

Mr Rennell added: “Sandeep has been instrumental in re-positioning and growing the private banking business in South East Asia, and we’re delighted to have him lead the next phase of growth in support of the rising affluence in ASEAN.”

“We see great opportunity for private banking in the region and continue to invest in our people, products and services.”

Most recently, Mr. Sharma served as Co-Head of Global Private Banking, South East Asia since his appointment in 2014.