Angela McEntee named HSBC Group Company Secretary effective Jan 2026

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HSBC Holdings plc announced that Angela McEntee will become Group Company Secretary effective 1 January 2026. She is a qualified solicitor who joined HSBC in 2020 and brings senior governance, legal, regulatory and risk experience, including prior roles at NatWest Group plc. Aileen Taylor remains in her current role as Group Chief People and Governance Officer while Angela assumes the company secretary responsibilities. The announcement was signed by Brendan Nelson, Group Chairman, and lists the board composition as of the announcement date 08 October 2025.

Positive

• Internal appointment of Angela McEntee (joined 2020) supports continuity
• Legal and governance experience from prior senior roles, including NatWest Group plc, strengthens board support
• Clear role split retained: Aileen Taylor remains Group Chief People and Governance Officer, maintaining leadership continuity

Negative

• None.

Insights

Corporate Governance Specialist

Appointment strengthens governance continuity with internal promotion.

The move places a qualified solicitor with internal experience into the Group Company Secretary role on 1 January 2026, supporting board administration, compliance and governance processes. Retaining Aileen Taylor in the Group Chief People and Governance Officer role separates governance execution from people leadership.

This structure reduces transition risk because the appointee joined in 2020 and has prior senior governance roles at NatWest Group plc. Monitor governance disclosures and board committee reports over the next 12 months for any procedural changes tied to the new company secretary.

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FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a - 16 or 15d - 16 of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of October

HSBC Holdings plc

42nd Floor, 8 Canada Square, London E14 5HQ, England

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F).

Form 20-F X Form 40-F  

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this document, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this document.

8 October 2025

(Hong Kong Stock Code: 5)

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC

CHANGE OF GROUP COMPANY SECRETARY

HSBC Holdings plc (the 'Company') has today announced the appointment of Angela McEntee as Group Company Secretary with effect from 1 January 2026.  Aileen Taylor remains in her role as Group Chief People and Governance Officer, with Angela assuming the Group Company Secretary role.

Angela, a qualified solicitor, joined the Company in 2020 and has significant legal, regulatory, risk and corporate governance experience having held senior roles in the Governance functions at both the Company and previously at NatWest Group plc.

For and on behalf of

HSBC Holdings plc

Brendan Nelson

Group Chairman

The Board of Directors of HSBC Holdings plc as at the date of this announcement comprises:

Brendan Robert Nelson*, Georges Bahjat Elhedery, Geraldine Joyce Buckingham†, Rachel Duan†, Dame Carolyn Julie Fairbairn†, James Anthony Forese†, Ann Frances Godbehere†, Steven Craig Guggenheimer†, Manveen (Pam) Kaur, Dr José Antonio Meade Kuribreña†, Kalpana Jaisingh Morparia†, Eileen K Murray†, and Swee Lian Teo†

*  Independent non-executive Chair

†  Independent non-executive Director

HSBC Holdings plc

Registered Office and Group Head Office:

8 Canada Square, London E14 5HQ, United Kingdom

Web: www.hsbc.com

Incorporated in England and Wales with limited liability. Registration number 617987.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

HSBC Holdings plc

By:

Name: Aileen Taylor

Title: Group Company Secretary and Chief Governance Officer

Date: 08 October 2025

FAQ

Who is HSBC (HBCYF) appointing as Group Company Secretary?

HSBC appointed Angela McEntee as Group Company Secretary, effective 1 January 2026.

What is Angela McEntee's background at HSBC?

Angela is a qualified solicitor who joined HSBC in 2020 and has held senior governance roles within the company.

Will Aileen Taylor leave HSBC after the appointment?

No. Aileen Taylor will remain as Group Chief People and Governance Officer while Angela becomes Group Company Secretary.

When was this change announced?

The change was announced on 08 October 2025.

Does the filing list the board composition?

Yes; the filing includes the board of directors as of the announcement date and notes Brendan Nelson as Independent non-executive Chair.