Tricaud to head HSBC Korea

Martin Tricaud

HSBC Korea said Tuesday that Martin Tricaud has been appointed to chief executive the local unit of the U.K.-based banking giant.

Tricaud has worked for the global banking and market sector of the parent HSBC group. He also engaged in corporate banking and investment financing in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

A bank spokeswoman said the new CEO is scheduled to take office on March 25. Outgoing CEO Matthew Deakin will take on the post of CEO at HSBC’s Bahrain unit.

For sustainable growth here, former chief executives of HSBC Korea have placed a top priority on corporate responsibility by actively joining social contribution activities.

By Kim Yon-se (kys@heraldcorp.com)