HSBC appoints new Head of Retail Banking

HSBC Australia has announced the appointment of Jessica Power as head of retail banking and wealth management, effective December 2018.

Power, who has more than 23 years' financial services industry experience, joins HSBC from Westpac, where she held several senior retail positions, most recently as state manager, metro NSW. Prior to that, she worked for 19 years at Citigroup Australia.

Commenting on her appointment, Martin Tricaud, chief executive officer for HSBC Australia, said: "Jessica brings to HSBC a very broad and deep knowledge of the Australian financial services sector, and will have direct responsibility for continuing our strong growth trajectory in retail banking."

Power succeeds Graham Heunis, who has taken on a new role as head of Asia-Pacific sales management, retail banking and wealth management.