Barry O'Byrne

I joined HSBC in 2017 and now serve as the Chief Executive Officer of International Wealth and Premier Banking. In this role I lead a diverse team of colleagues who serve our customers globally, from retail customers to ultra-high net worth individuals and their families. Through our international network and breadth of expertise, we help customers take care of their day-to-day finances and manage, grow and preserve their wealth across generations.

My ambition is to build the best international bank for Premier and Private Banking clients and boost our leadership in wealth. We will do this by investing strategically in our capabilities, delivering a seamless digital banking experience complemented by the personal touch and expert guidance of our dedicated team, and putting our customers at the centre of everything we do.

Prior to my current role, I spent 5 years as Chief Executive Officer of HSBC Commercial Banking and was formerly its Chief Operating Officer. During my time in HSBC Commercial Banking, my team and I helped entrepreneurial businesses grow by meeting their financial needs, by facilitating cross-border trade and payments, and by connecting them to opportunities through our global network.

Prior to HSBC, I spent 19 years with GE Capital, where I held a number of senior leadership roles. At GE Capital, my most recent appointment was CEO for GE Capital lnternational. Previously I was Chief Operating Officer for GE Capital International, with responsibility for the group’s operations, technology, strategic initiatives and simplification strategy across more than 20 markets.

I have also held CEO positions in Italy, France and the UK and served on boards in the UK, Switzerland, Germany, Italy and Spain.

My life and career started in Ireland, where I gained a degree in Business Studies and French from the University of Limerick. Today my home is in Hong Kong, where I'm a husband and a father to three wonderful daughters.