HSBC appoints new group company secretary, changes effective 2026

HSBC Holdings plc announced a change in its company secretary roles, with Aileen Taylor and Hannah Ashdown stepping down as joint company secretaries effective December 31, 2025. Aileen Taylor will continue in her capacity as group chief people and governance officer. This transition marks a planned evolution in the company's governance structure.

The company confirmed that Angela McEntee has been appointed as the new group company secretary, with her tenure commencing on January 1, 2026. This appointment follows a previous announcement made on October 8, 2025. The changes are part of HSBC's ongoing efforts to ensure robust and effective governance.

The board of directors of HSBC Holdings plc includes Brendan Robert Nelson as independent non-executive chair, and other notable members such as Georges Bahjat Elhedery, Geraldine Joyce Buckingham, Rachel Duan, and Manveen (Pam) Kaur, among others. These leadership changes are effective from the dates specified in the announcement.