HSBC announces key executive appointments in Australia

Kaber Mclean, CEO of HSBC Australia, said: “We are excited to welcome Nick and Anita to the executive team. Both bring an impressive track record of building strong client relationships, delivering business growth and fostering talent, so will be instrumental in driving the continued growth of our Global Banking and Markets business in Australia.”

Mr Wheeler commenced in his new role on 1 April. He joined HSBC in 2004 and has since held a number of senior roles within the Markets and Securities Services business – most recently as Head of Institutional and Wealth Sales for ASEAN, as well as Co-Head of ESG for Asia Pacific.

Ms O’Brien commenced in her role on 23 March after acting in it on an interim basis since November last year. She first joined HSBC in 2018 as Head of the Financial Institutions Group in Australia and New Zealand after a 20-year career in the banking sector in Sydney and London.

With an international network covering 90% of the world’s trade and capital flows¹, HSBC’s Global Banking and Markets businesses are uniquely positioned to support Australian corporate, institutional and government clients to access international opportunities and bring the best of the world to Australia through assisting the inbound flow of capital and investment.