HSBC Director Appointed to New Board Role

TL;DR

HSBC director Kalpana Morparia snagged a new independent board seat at Great Eastern Shipping, effective Nov 14.

AI Summary

HSBC Holdings plc announced on November 14, 2024, that Kalpana Jaisingh Morparia, a non-executive Director of HSBC, has been appointed as an independent non-executive Director of The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited, effective the same date.

Why It Matters

This appointment signifies a potential expansion of influence or expertise for HSBC's directors within other major financial entities.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine disclosure of a director's appointment to another company's board, with no immediate financial implications for HSBC.

Key Players & Entities

• HSBC Holdings plc (company) — Filer and subject company
• Kalpana Jaisingh Morparia (person) — Non-executive Director of HSBC and newly appointed independent non-executive Director of The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited
• The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited (company) — Company to which Kalpana Jaisingh Morparia was appointed as an independent non-executive Director
• November 14, 2024 (date) — Effective date of the appointment
• Aileen Taylor (person) — Company Secretary for HSBC Holdings plc
• Neil Sankoff (person) — Investor relations contact

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $3,099b — tries and territories. With assets of US$3,099bn at 30 September 2024, HSBC is one of t

Filing Documents

• a2679m.htm (6-K) — 17KB
• 0001654954-24-014321.txt ( ) — 17KB

From the Filing

DECLARATION a2679m 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 November   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     14 November 2024   HSBC HOLDINGS PLC DIRECTOR DECLARATION   In accordance with UK Listing Rule 6.4.9(2), HSBC Holdings plc ('HSBC') confirms that Kalpana Jaisingh Morparia, a non-executive Director of HSBC, has been appointed as an independent non-executive Director of The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited with effect from 14 November 2024.   For and on behalf of HSBC Holdings plc   Aileen Taylor Company Secretary   Investor enquiries to: Neil Sankoff                          +44 (0) 20 7991 5072           investorrelations@hsbc.com Yafei Tian                              +852 2899 8909                  yafei.tian@hsbc.com.hk   Media enquiries to: HSBC press office                +44 (0) 20 7991 8096           pressoffice@hsbc.com   Notes to editors: The Board of Directors of HSBC Holdings plc as at the date of this announcement comprises: Sir Mark Edward Tucker*, Georges Bahjat Elhedery, Geraldine Joyce Buckingham†, Rachel Duan†, Dame Carolyn Julie Fairbairn†, James Anthony Forese†, Ann Frances Godbehere†, Steven Craig Guggenheimer†, Dr José Antonio Meade Kuribreña†, Kalpana Jaisingh Morparia†, Eileen K Murray†, Brendan Robert Nelson† and Swee Lian Teo†.   * Non-executive Group Chairman † Independent non-executive Director   HSBC Holdings plc, the parent company of HSBC, is headquartered in London. HSBC serves customers worldwide from offices in 60 countries and territories. With assets of US$3,099bn at 30 September 2024, HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations.   ends/all       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: 14 November 2024

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