Stephen Green
Businessman and politician
Born
November 7th, 1948
76 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Baron Green of Hurstpierpoint served as the Group Chief Executive of HSBC Holdings plc from 2006 to 2010, leading the bank through a challenging financial landscape. His tenure included significant expansions in Asia and strategic focuses on global markets. Green also held a prominent role in politics, serving as a member of the House of Lords. He contributed to various discussions on economic policy and financial regulation, particularly in the context of international banking.
Served as Group Chief Executive of HSBC Holdings plc from 2006 to 2010
Contributed to economic policy discussions in the House of Lords
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