HSBC Malta names new executive director

HSBC Malta appointed Michel Cordina as Executive Director and as the bank’s first Executive Head of Business Development, according to a recent press statement sent to Business Malta. Michel Cordina was Head of Commercial Business for the past eight years, prior to moving his current position.

Mr Cordina started his banking career with Mid-Med Bank Limited in 1981 and joined HSBC in 1999. During his time with HSBC, he has occupied various executive roles such as Deputy Head of Operations and Head of Business Transformation. He was also responsible for bringing the HSBC UK Contact Centre to Malta. In 2010, Mr Cordina was seconded to HSBC Commercial Banking in London where he held the role of Head of Sales Performance.

“I am honoured and privileged to be appointed as a director on the bank’s board and very excited to take on this new executive role in my more than 37-year-long association with the bank. I am fortunate to be part of the HSBC Group and I look forward to strengthening our business in Malta and connecting our customers to opportunities, enabling them to thrive and supporting the Maltese economy to prosper”, comments Mr Cordina.

In his new role, Mr Cordina will focus on developing the bank’s business with primary clients and external stakeholders, paying special attention to a balanced return to growth, the press release sent to BM says.

“Michel is a seasoned banker and has a wealth of experience and we look forward to seeing Michel’s remarkable energy driving growth from our core business and from HSBC’s signature strength as the world’s leading international bank”, comments Andrew Beane, HSBC Malta’s CEO.