HSBC updates key board committee roles

HSBC Holdings plc is updating the composition of several Board Committees, effective 5 August 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HSBC Holdings plc is updating the composition of several Board Committees, effective 5 August 2026. Richard Meddings will become Chair of the Group Audit Committee, succeeding Brendan Nelson, who steps down from that committee and from the Group Risk Committee following his appointment as Group Chairman. Meddings will also join the Group Technology and Operations Committee, and Geraldine Buckingham will join the Group Remuneration Committee.

After these changes, HSBC sets out refreshed memberships for the Group Audit, Risk, Remuneration and Technology and Operations Committees. HSBC, headquartered in London, serves customers in 56 countries and territories and reported assets of US$3,306bn as of 31 March 2026.

Key Figures

Effective date of committee changes: 5 August 2026 Total assets: US$3,306bn Global presence: 56 countries and territories +2 more

5 metrics

Effective date of committee changes 5 August 2026 Date on which the updated Board Committee compositions take effect

Total assets US$3,306bn HSBC assets as of 31 March 2026

Global presence 56 countries and territories Number of countries and territories where HSBC serves customers

Incorporation number 617987 Registration number in England and Wales

Assets date reference 31 March 2026 Date tied to the reported US$3,306bn of assets

Key Terms

Group Audit Committee, Group Risk Committee, Group Remuneration Committee, Group Technology and Operations Committee, +2 more

6 terms

Group Audit Committee regulatory

"Richard Meddings will assume the role of Chair of the Group Audit Committee."

Group Risk Committee regulatory

"He steps down as Chair of the Group Audit Committee and as a member of the Group Risk Committee."

Group Remuneration Committee regulatory

"Geraldine Buckingham is appointed as a member of the Group Remuneration Committee."

Group Technology and Operations Committee regulatory

"Richard Meddings is appointed as a member of the Group Technology and Operations Committee."

Independent non-executive Chairman regulatory

"Brendan Robert Nelson*, ... * Independent non-executive Chairman"

Independent non-executive Director regulatory

"† Independent non-executive Director"

An independent non-executive director is a board member who is not part of a company’s day-to-day management and has no close ties to major owners, so they can offer unbiased oversight of strategy, risks, and executive pay. For investors, they act like an impartial referee who helps prevent conflicts of interest, improve transparency and hold management accountable, which can reduce governance risk and protect shareholder value.

FAQ

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What board committee changes did HSBC (HSBC) announce in July 2026?

HSBC announced changes to its Group Audit, Risk, Remuneration and Technology and Operations Committees, effective 5 August 2026, including a new Chair for the Group Audit Committee and refreshed memberships across all four committees.

Who will chair HSBC (HSBC)'s Group Audit Committee from 5 August 2026?

Richard Meddings will chair HSBC's Group Audit Committee from 5 August 2026, succeeding Brendan Nelson. Nelson steps down from the Group Audit Committee and the Group Risk Committee following his appointment as Group Chairman.

What role changes affect Brendan Nelson at HSBC (HSBC)?

Brendan Nelson steps down as Chair of the Group Audit Committee and as a member of the Group Risk Committee, following his appointment as Group Chairman. These committee changes take effect on 5 August 2026.

Which committees are Richard Meddings and Geraldine Buckingham joining at HSBC (HSBC)?

Richard Meddings is appointed to the Group Technology and Operations Committee, while Geraldine Buckingham is appointed to the Group Remuneration Committee. Both appointments take effect from 5 August 2026 as part of wider board committee changes.

How large is HSBC (HSBC) based on assets and global reach in 2026?

HSBC reported US$3,306bn of assets as of 31 March 2026 and serves customers from offices in 56 countries and territories, positioning it among the world's largest banking and financial services organizations.

What is the overall board structure of HSBC (HSBC) around these committee changes?

HSBC's Board is led by Brendan Nelson as Independent non-executive Chairman and includes multiple independent non-executive Directors such as Richard Meddings, Geraldine Buckingham and others, who serve across the key Board Committees.

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Available on EDGAR 07/30/2026 - 12:21 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/30/2026 - 12:21 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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 July

HSBC Holdings plc

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  

30 July 2026

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC

CHANGES IN COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD COMMITTEES

HSBC Holdings plc ('HSBC' or the 'Company') today announces the following changes to the composition of the Board Committees with effect from 5 August 2026:

As previously announced, Richard Meddings will assume the role of Chair of the Group Audit Committee. He succeeds Brendan Nelson, who steps down as Chair of the Group Audit Committee and as a member of the Group Risk Committee, as planned and following his appointment as Group Chairman.

Richard Meddings is appointed as a member of the Group Technology and Operations Committee.

Geraldine Buckingham is appointed as a member of the Group Remuneration Committee.

Following the above changes, the composition of the Group Audit Committee, Group Risk Committee, Group Remuneration Committee and Group Technology and Operations Committee will be as follows:

Group Audit Committee

Richard Henry Meddings (Chair)

Geraldine Joyce Buckingham

Rachel Duan

James Anthony Forese

Group Risk Committee

James Anthony Forese (Chair)

Wei Sun Christianson

Dame Carolyn Julie Fairbairn

Steven Craig Guggenheimer

Richard Henry Meddings

Swee Lian Teo

Group Remuneration Committee

Dame Carolyn Julie Fairbairn (Chair)

Geraldine Joyce Buckingham

Rachel Duan

Dr José Antonio Meade Kuribreña

Kalpana Jaisingh Morparia

Eileen K Murray

Group Technology and Operations Committee

Eileen K Murray (Chair)

Steven Craig Guggenheimer

Richard Henry Meddings

Kalpana Jaisingh Morparia

Swee Lian Teo

For and on behalf of HSBC Holdings plc

Angela McEntee

Group Company Secretary

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.

Media enquiries to:

Neil Fleming          +44 (0) 7384 792051          neil1.fleming@hsbc.com

Board of Directors

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†, Wei Sun Christianson†, Rachel Duan†, Dame Carolyn Julie Fairbairn†, James Anthony Forese†, Steven Craig Guggenheimer†, Manveen (Pam) Kaur, Dr José Antonio Meade Kuribreña†, Richard Henry Meddings†, Kalpana Jaisingh Morparia†, Eileen K Murray† and Swee Lian Teo†.

*  Independent non-executive Chairman

† Independent non-executive Director

HSBC Group

HSBC Holdings plc, the parent company of HSBC, is headquartered in London. HSBC serves customers worldwide from offices in 56 countries and territories. With assets of US$3,306bn at 31 March 2026, HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations.

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: Angela McEntee

Title: Group Company Secretary

Date: 30 July 2026