As part of a major cost-cutting and simplification strategy, the banking giant has scrapped its historic international management development scheme ...

In winning the job at HSBC, Nelson beat out former U.K. finance chief George Osborne and Goldman Sachs partner Kevin Sneader, said people familiar with the search. Both candidates made final pitches ...

Safe, but surprising – that was the verdict across the City as Britain’s biggest bank unveiled its new chair after a twist-and-turn search. Brendan Nelson will take the post at HSBC, succeeding Sir ...

As the British lender cast its net wide for a successor to Mark Tucker — who departed in September — 76-year-old Nelson ...

The surprise appointment came a day after HSBC chief executive Georges Elhedery said Nelson was not seeking the role on a ...

The move comes a day after CEO Georges Elhedery downplayed the likelihood that 76-year-old KPMG alum Brendan Nelson would serve long-term.

HSBC has appointed 76-year old British executive and former KPMG partner, Brendan Nelson, as its new chair, ending a ...

Brendan Nelson, who has served as interim chair since October, was selected for one of the most demanding jobs in finance.

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Smiths Group has sold its airport security screening division to CVC in a deal with an enterprise value of £2 billion. Smiths ...

Appointment surprises market after HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery earlier said the 75-year-old was not keen on a permanent role ...

HSBC announces new group chairman after George Osbourne ruled out - Mr Nelson has been acting as interim chair since October ...