HSBC Channel Islands and Isle of Man is continuing to focus on growing its personal banking proposition for island customers this year with the appointment of Alistair Philp.
Alistair has been appointed as the Head of Retail Distribution within its Wealth and Personal Banking (WPB) division.
In his new role, Alistair will be pivotal in spearheading the retail teams across Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man to ensure day-to-day personal banking, savings, credit cards, mortgages, loans and investments, are delivered effectively through the branch network, online and mobile services.
For the last four years, Alistair has acted as an HR Advisor to the Bank in Jersey. He also brings a significant amount of retail banking and leadership experience to the role. Having lead some of HSBC’s flagship city centre branches – Glasgow and Preston, Fishergate – as well as being an Area Director managing 55 branches in the UK.
Alistair takes over from Tania Sobey, who is moving to a new position within the Bank in the UK after two and a half years in the role.
His arrival follows the recent appointment of Emma Bunnell as Head of WPB in the islands.
Emma said: “This is a key role within our business in the islands. Alistair brings a significant amount of retail, Head Office and leadership experience, which will be hugely valuable as we continue to drive forward our ability to provide personal customers with a first-rate service.”
Alistair (pictured) added: “We have firm ambitions to grow and extend our proposition for islanders this year, including across our competitive mortgage range, in supporting more islanders with their long-term savings objectives and in enhancing access to investment solutions for both existing and new customers. I’m looking forward to supporting that drive through our branch and online channels.”
