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{{Infobox executive
| name = Sir Noel Quinn
| birth_name = Noel Paul Quinn
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1962|1|13}}
| birth_place = {{flagicon|UK}} England, United Kingdom
| nationality = {{flagicon|UK}} British
| net_worth = US$50-65 million (est. 2024)
| occupation = Former HSBC Group CEO (2020-2024)
| spouse = Name undisclosed (married)
| children = 3 adult children
}}

'''Sir Noel Paul Quinn''' (born 13 January 1962) is a British banker who served as Group Chief Executive of [[HSBC Holdings]], one of the world's largest banks with $3 trillion in assets, from March 2020 to September 2024. Under Quinn's leadership, HSBC achieved record profits of $30.3 billion in 2023 while navigating intense geopolitical tensions between China and the West. He was appointed Knight Bachelor in the 2025 New Year Honours for services to banking and the economy.

Born in England, Quinn joined Midland Bank subsidiary Forward Trust Group in 1987 after training as chartered accountant at Grant Thornton. When HSBC acquired Midland Bank in 1992, Quinn's 37-year career at HSBC spanned commercial banking across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and global operations. His tenure as CEO was marked by major controversies including HSBC's support for China's Hong Kong national security law and freezing accounts of pro-democracy activists, drawing criticism from UK Parliament and human rights groups.

==Early Life and Education==
Born 13 January 1962 in England, Quinn studied at Birmingham Polytechnic and trained as chartered accountant with Grant Thornton accounting firm.

==Career==
Joined Forward Trust Group (Midland Bank subsidiary) 1987. When HSBC acquired Midland Bank 1992, became HSBC employee. Served as Regional Head of Commercial Banking for Asia-Pacific (2011-2015, based Hong Kong), CEO of Global Commercial Banking (2015-2019), appointed interim Group CEO August 2019, confirmed March 2020. Retired September 2024, succeeded by Georges Elhedery. Knight Bachelor 2025.

==Personal Life==
Married with 3 adult children, lives in Surrey, England. Wife's name undisclosed. Enjoys golf and countryside walks.

==Compensation==
£10.6 million ($13.4M) in 2023, nearly double from £5.56M in 2022, following record HSBC profits.

==Controversies==
Major criticism for HSBC's June 2020 public support of China's Hong Kong national security law. Froze accounts of pro-democracy activists including Ted Hui (exiled legislator), Pastor Roy Chan, and Jimmy Lai under Hong Kong police instructions. Defended actions before UK Parliament stating "not my position to make moral or political judgment." HSBC has broader money laundering history including $1.92B fine in 2012 for transferring $7B from Mexico and hiding $19.4B Iran transactions.

[[Category:1962 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:British bankers]]
[[Category:HSBC people]]
[[Category:Knights Bachelor]]

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	\| alma_mater = Birmingham Polytechnic		\| alma_mater = Birmingham Polytechnic
	\| occupation = Business Executive, Banker		\| occupation = Business Executive, Banker
	\| years_active = ~~1987–2024~~		\| years_active = 1987-2024
	\| employer = [[HSBC\|HSBC Holdings plc]] (former)		\| employer = [[HSBC\|HSBC Holdings plc]] (former)
	\| organization = HSBC Holdings plc (retired September 2024)		\| organization = HSBC Holdings plc (retired September 2024)
	\| title = Former Group Chief Executive (~~2020–2024~~)		\| title = Former Group Chief Executive (2020-2024)
	\| term = March 2020 – September 2024		\| term = March 2020 - September 2024
	\| predecessor = John Flint		\| predecessor = John Flint
	\| successor = Georges Elhedery		\| successor = Georges Elhedery
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	\| children = 3		\| children = 3
	\| parents = Information private		\| parents = Information private
	\| net_worth = US$~~10–20~~ million (estimate, December 2024)<ref name="networth">[https://wallmine.com/nyse/hsbc/officer/2098507/noel-quinn Noel Quinn Net Worth], Wallmine, 2024</ref>		\| net_worth = US$10-20 million (estimate, December 2024)<ref name="networth">[https://wallmine.com/nyse/hsbc/officer/2098507/noel-quinn Noel Quinn Net Worth], Wallmine, 2024</ref>
	\| salary = US$4.9 million (2023)<ref name="compensation">[https://www.hsbc.com/who-we-are/leadership-and-governance HSBC Annual Report 2023], HSBC</ref>		\| salary = US$4.9 million (2023)<ref name="compensation">[https://www.hsbc.com/who-we-are/leadership-and-governance HSBC Annual Report 2023], HSBC</ref>
	\| awards = • Knight Bachelor (2025 New Year Honours)<br>• Banking industry leadership awards		\| awards = • Knight Bachelor (2025 New Year Honours)<br>• Banking industry leadership awards
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	'''Sir Noel Paul Quinn''' (born January 13, 1962) is a British banker who served as Group Chief Executive of [[HSBC\|HSBC Holdings plc]], Europe's largest bank, from March 2020 to September 2024.<ref name="hsbc-bio">[https://www.hsbc.com/who-we-are/leadership-and-governance HSBC Leadership], HSBC, 2024</ref> During his tenure, HSBC delivered record annual profits of $30.3 billion in ~~2023—the~~ strongest returns in over a ~~decade—driven~~ by higher interest rates, robust Asia revenue, and disciplined expense management.<ref name="profits">[https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/30/hsbc-q1-2024-earnings-beats-expectations-group-ceo-noel-quinn-to-retire.html HSBC Q1 2024 Earnings], CNBC, April 30, 2024</ref>		'''Sir Noel Paul Quinn''' (born January 13, 1962) is a British banker who served as Group Chief Executive of [[HSBC\|HSBC Holdings plc]], Europe's largest bank, from March 2020 to September 2024.<ref name="hsbc-bio">[https://www.hsbc.com/who-we-are/leadership-and-governance HSBC Leadership], HSBC, 2024</ref> During his tenure, HSBC delivered record annual profits of $30.3 billion in 2023 - the strongest returns in over a decade - driven by higher interest rates, robust Asia revenue, and disciplined expense management.<ref name="profits">[https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/30/hsbc-q1-2024-earnings-beats-expectations-group-ceo-noel-quinn-to-retire.html HSBC Q1 2024 Earnings], CNBC, April 30, 2024</ref>

	Quinn spent 37 years at HSBC and its predecessor institutions, rising from Forward Trust Group (a Midland Bank subsidiary) in 1987 to leading one of the world's largest banks. He was appointed Knight Bachelor in the 2025 New Year Honours for services to banking.<ref name="knight">[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-year-honours-list-2025 New Year Honours 2025], UK Government</ref> In February 2025, Quinn was proposed as the new Chairman of [[Julius Baer Group]], the Swiss private bank.<ref name="juliusbaer">[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-noel-quinn-julius-baer-chair Noel Quinn Proposed as Julius Baer Chair], Bloomberg, February 2025</ref>		Quinn spent 37 years at HSBC and its predecessor institutions, rising from Forward Trust Group (a Midland Bank subsidiary) in 1987 to leading one of the world's largest banks. He was appointed Knight Bachelor in the 2025 New Year Honours for services to banking.<ref name="knight">[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-year-honours-list-2025 New Year Honours 2025], UK Government</ref> In February 2025, Quinn was proposed as the new Chairman of [[Julius Baer Group]], the Swiss private bank.<ref name="juliusbaer">[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-noel-quinn-julius-baer-chair Noel Quinn Proposed as Julius Baer Chair], Bloomberg, February 2025</ref>
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	== Career ==		== Career ==

	=== Forward Trust Group / Midland Bank (~~1987–1992~~) ===		=== Forward Trust Group / Midland Bank (1987-1992) ===

	Quinn began his banking career in 1987 when he joined Forward Trust Group, a subsidiary of [[Midland Bank]]. In 1992, Midland Bank was acquired by HSBC, bringing Quinn into the HSBC organization.<ref name="career">[https://fii-institute.org/team-member/noel-quinn Sir Noel Quinn - FII Institute], FII Institute</ref>		Quinn began his banking career in 1987 when he joined Forward Trust Group, a subsidiary of [[Midland Bank]]. In 1992, Midland Bank was acquired by HSBC, bringing Quinn into the HSBC organization.<ref name="career">[https://fii-institute.org/team-member/noel-quinn Sir Noel Quinn - FII Institute], FII Institute</ref>

	=== HSBC early career (~~1992–2008~~) ===		=== HSBC early career (1992-2008) ===

	At HSBC, Quinn led several acquisitions and business units:		At HSBC, Quinn led several acquisitions and business units:

	'''Acquisitions and leadership:'''		'''Acquisitions and leadership:'''
	* Led HSBC's acquisition of Swan National Motor Finance – became General Manager		* Led HSBC's acquisition of Swan National Motor Finance - became General Manager
	* Led acquisition of Eversholt Leasing Ltd – became General Manager		* Led acquisition of Eversholt Leasing Ltd - became General Manager
	* Head of Specialised and Equity Finance		* Head of Specialised and Equity Finance
	* Group Director of Strategy & Development, HSBC Insurance Services North America		* Group Director of Strategy & Development, HSBC Insurance Services North America
	* Head of Commercial Finance Europe		* Head of Commercial Finance Europe
	* Head of Commercial Banking UK (~~2008–2011~~)		* Head of Commercial Banking UK (2008-2011)

	=== Asia-Pacific leadership (~~2011–2015~~) ===		=== Asia-Pacific leadership (2011-2015) ===

	From 2011 to 2015, Quinn served as Regional Head of Commercial Banking for Asia-Pacific, based in Hong Kong. This role gave him deep experience in HSBC's most important growth market and prepared him for global leadership roles.		From 2011 to 2015, Quinn served as Regional Head of Commercial Banking for Asia-Pacific, based in Hong Kong. This role gave him deep experience in HSBC's most important growth market and prepared him for global leadership roles.

	=== Global Commercial Banking (~~2015–2019~~) ===		=== Global Commercial Banking (2015-2019) ===

	In December 2015, Quinn became Chief Executive of Global Commercial Banking, one of HSBC's four global businesses serving business clients worldwide. In September 2016, he was appointed a Group Managing Director.		In December 2015, Quinn became Chief Executive of Global Commercial Banking, one of HSBC's four global businesses serving business clients worldwide. In September 2016, he was appointed a Group Managing Director.

	=== Interim CEO (~~2019–2020~~) ===		=== Interim CEO (2019-2020) ===

	In August 2019, Quinn was appointed Interim Group Chief Executive following the sudden departure of John Flint. He led the bank through a challenging period while the board conducted a CEO search.		In August 2019, Quinn was appointed Interim Group Chief Executive following the sudden departure of John Flint. He led the bank through a challenging period while the board conducted a CEO search.

	=== Group CEO (~~2020–2024~~) ===		=== Group CEO (2020-2024) ===

	In March 2020, Quinn was confirmed as Group Chief Executive, dropping the "interim" designation.<ref name="confirmed">[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hsbc-ceo-idUSKBN2121BW HSBC Names Noel Quinn as Permanent CEO], Reuters, March 2020</ref>		In March 2020, Quinn was confirmed as Group Chief Executive, dropping the "interim" designation.<ref name="confirmed">[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-hsbc-ceo-idUSKBN2121BW HSBC Names Noel Quinn as Permanent CEO], Reuters, March 2020</ref>
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	== Recognition and honors ==		== Recognition and honors ==

	* '''Knight Bachelor''' (2025 New Year Honours) – For services to banking<ref name="knight"/>		* '''Knight Bachelor''' (2025 New Year Honours) - For services to banking<ref name="knight"/>
	* Banking industry leadership awards		* Banking industry leadership awards
	* Recognition for HSBC's financial performance		* Recognition for HSBC's financial performance

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