HSBC has strengthened its senior leadership team in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man with the appointment of John Goddard as Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management.
Based in Jersey, John will take on responsibility for the Bank’s retail banking and wealth management business, including its international HSBC expat business which is headquartered in the island. John has a remit to grow the businesses, which provide a broad range of banking, lending, currency and investment services to local and international expatriate customers.
With over 21 years of experience with HSBC as a senior executive at country, regional and global levels, John was previously based in London as Global Chief Operating Officer for HSBC Group’s Retail Banking.
He moves to Jersey having worked in a number of international markets including Dubai, Hong Kong, mainland China, Poland and Korea and has undertaken a broad range of roles across consumer finance, insurance and sales and distribution.
John takes on the role from Dean Blackburn, who successfully led the retail and wealth management teams from 2016.
Commenting on his appointment, John Goddard said:
“HSBC has seen strong growth in Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man and in its international HSBC Expat service in recent years. I’m delighted to be able to join such a talented and hard-working team as we continue that positive journey. We are absolutely committed to supporting the banking needs of residents in all three islands and we have some exciting plans to enhance our service for local people.
“It’s also a pleasure to have the opportunity to move with my family to such a beautiful and community-spirited location, and I’m really looking forward to playing a central role in cementing the Bank’s links with the local communities in all three islands.”
Tracy Garrad, Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Channel Islands and Isle of Man, added:
“We are now in a position where the islands make an important contribution towards the overall success of HSBC globally and we see further significant opportunities here. John’s experience and strong connections across the Bank mean he is perfectly placed to lead the business in this next stage of growth.”
