HSBC Bank Malta plc has appointed Michel Cordina as executive director on the board. Mr Cordina, who has been the head of the bank’s commercial business for the past eight years, was also appointed as the bank’s first executive head of business development, a new role created to usher the bank in its new phase of growth.
HSBC Malta CEO Andrew Beane said: “Michel is a seasoned banker and has a wealth of experience. We look forward to seeing his remarkable energy driving growth from our core business and from HSBC’s signature strength as the world’s leading international bank.”
Mr Cordina has occupied various executive roles within HSBC Malta
In his new capacity, Mr Cordina will work with all global businesses and functions to develop the bank’s business with the bank’s primary clients and external stakeholders as it focuses on a balanced return to growth. Facilitating growth in HSBC’s corporate business will be a particular priority.
Mr Cordina started his banking career in 1981 with Mid-Med Bank Limited and joined HSBC in 1999. He has worked in various areas of banking in both personal banking and commercial banking business units. Mr Cordina has occupied various executive roles within HSBC Malta including deputy head of operations and head of business transformation. He was also the programme manager responsible for bringing the HSBC UK Contact Centre to Malta. In 2010, he was seconded to HSBC commercial banking in London as head of sales performance.