HSBC Senior Independent Director Ann Godbehere to Retire

TL;DR

HSBC's Senior Independent Director Ann Godbehere is retiring at the 2026 AGM.

AI Summary

HSBC Holdings plc announced on December 23, 2025, that Ann Godbehere, Senior Independent Director, will retire from the Board at the Company's 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM). Brendan Nelson, Group Chair, thanked Godbehere for her contributions, noting her decision to step down for personal reasons after the completion of the Chair search.

Why It Matters

This change in a key board position may signal shifts in governance or strategic direction for HSBC.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine announcement of a board member's retirement, with no immediate financial implications.

Key Players & Entities

• HSBC Holdings plc (company) — Company making the announcement
• Ann Godbehere (person) — Senior Independent Director retiring from the Board
• Brendan Nelson (person) — Group Chair of HSBC
• 2026 AGM (date) — Date of Ann Godbehere's retirement

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $3,234b — tries and territories. With assets of US$3,234bn at 30 September 2025, HSBC is one of t

Filing Documents

• a5878m.htm (6-K) — 20KB
• 0001654954-25-014264.txt ( ) — 21KB

From the Filing

CHANGES a5878m 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 December   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        23 December 2025   HSBC HOLDINGS PLC   BOARD CHANGES   HSBC Holdings plc ('HSBC' or the 'Company') announces that Ann Godbehere, Senior Independent Director, will be stepping down as a Director of the Company and retire from the Board at the Company's 2026 AGM.   Brendan Nelson, Group Chair, said: "I would like to thank Ann for her considerable contribution to the HSBC Board and fully respect her decision to step down for personal and lifestyle reasons, now the Chair search has successfully completed".   Ann Godbehere said: "It has been my privilege to serve on the HSBC Board and a pleasure to work with so many talented colleagues. I wish the Board and management every success as it executes on its strategy".   Save as disclosed in this announcement, there is no other information required to be disclosed pursuant to Rule 13.51(2) of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.   For and on behalf of   HSBC Holdings plc   Aileen Taylor 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.   Supplementary Information   For the purposes of section 430(2B) of the Companies Act 2006, Ann Godbehere will continue to receive fees in respect of her various HSBC roles through to her retirement at the Company's 2026 AGM. She is not entitled to any payments for loss of office.   There are no matters relating to the retirement of Ann Godbehere that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company.   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 † , Rachel Duan † , Dame Carolyn Julie Fairbairn † , James Anthony Forese † , Ann Frances Godbehere † , Steven Craig Guggenheimer † , Manveen (Pam) Kaur, Dr José Antonio Meade Kuribreña † , Kalpana Jaisingh Morparia † , Eileen K Murray †  and Swee Lian Teo † .   * Independent non-executive Chair   † 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 57 countries and territories. With assets of US$3,234bn at 30 September 2025, HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations.   Media enquiries to:               Heidi Ashley             +44 (0) 7920 254057           heidi.ashley@hsbc.com   Neil Fleming             +44 (0) 7384 792051           neil1.fleming@hsbc.com   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: 23 December 2025

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