John Flint (banker)
John Flint | |
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| Born | 1968 Yorkshire, England |
| Occupation(s) | Banking professional, executive |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Known for | Former CEO of HSBC Group |
John Michael Flint (born 1968) is a British banking professional who held the position of CEO at HSBC Group starting February 2018, taking over from Stuart Gulliver. After serving for nearly a year and a half, Flint resigned on 5 August 2019 following a mutual decision with the board. He now heads the National Wealth Fund.
Early life and education
Born in Yorkshire in 1968, Flint spent part of his upbringing in Saudi Arabia, where his father worked as a university professor. He attended Dhahran Academy during his time abroad before returning to Yorkshire for boarding school at Giggleswick School. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Portsmouth University.
Career
Flint began his career at HSBC in 1989 as an international officer, dedicating 14 years to expanding the bank’s presence in Asian markets. In 2004, he unified HSBC’s investment operations under the HSBC Global Asset Management division. He advanced to Group Treasurer in 2006 and subsequently became Deputy Head of Global Markets and Head of Global Markets MENA in 2008. Flint was appointed CEO of HSBC Global Asset Management in 2010, and two years later, he took on the role of chief of staff to the group CEO, managing strategy and planning initiatives. In January 2013, he was promoted to managing director and CEO of retail banking and wealth management (RBWM).
In October 2017, Flint was announced as HSBC’s CEO-designate and officially succeeded Stuart Gulliver on 21 February 2018. On 5 August 2019, he stepped down from his executive duties by mutual agreement with the board; Noel Quinn was named interim CEO. The specific reasons for this change were not publicly disclosed.
In September 2021, Flint became the inaugural permanent chief executive of the UK Infrastructure Bank, spearheading efforts to promote regional economic development. By October 2024, he oversaw the institution’s transformation into the National Wealth Fund.
Personal life
Flint is married and has two children.
He actively participates in triathlon and Ironman events.
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