Patrick Gallagher takes over as CEO for HSBC Sri Lanka and Maldives

HSBC has appointed Patrick Gallagher as Chief Executive Officer for HSBC Sri Lanka and Maldives, effective immediately.  

Gallagher succeeds Nick A. Nicolaou, who has retired after more than 35 years with the HSBC Group.

Gallagher comes to Sri Lanka with over 23 years of experience. Gallagher joined the HSBC Group in 1989 and has worked in a variety of roles, mainly in the wholesale banking area.

 During his career with HSBC, he has worked in Bahrain, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Vietnam, Indonesia and the UK. His last posting was in Bahrain, where he held the position of CEO from November 2009 to April 2013.

Gallagher holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Engineering from Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland.