HSBC has announced the appointment of Christopher Chua as Global Head of Mergers and Acquisitions, effective immediately. Chua, a seasoned investment banker with more than two decades of experience, will continue to be based in Hong Kong.
Previously serving as the bank’s Head of M&A for Asia, Chua takes the helm of the global M&A division following the departure of former global head Kamal Jabre, who left the firm last month to join JPMorgan. The appointment was confirmed by a company spokesperson and detailed in an internal memo reviewed by Reuters.
Adam Bagshaw, HSBC’s Global Head of Capital Markets and Advisory, noted in the memo that Chua will lead the M&A franchise across Asia and the Middle East, regions where HSBC maintains a strong competitive edge and delivers significant client value.
Chua joined HSBC in 2022 from Credit Suisse to lead its Asia M&A operations and has a proven track record advising multinational corporations on complex cross-border transactions. His promotion marks the latest senior leadership change as HSBC continues to reshape its global investment banking business with an increased focus on Asia and the Middle East.
As part of its strategic refocus, the bank has scaled back its M&A and certain equity operations in Europe and the Americas earlier this year. This shift aligns with HSBC’s broader strategy to deepen its footprint in high-growth markets across Asia and the Middle East.
In addition, Vikas Seth will chair the bank’s M&A business alongside his current responsibilities as Vice Chair of Corporate and Institutional Banking, where he oversees strategic client engagement.
-Reuters
