Non-executive Director Mr. WEBB Lawrence

Mr. WEBB Lawrence, was appointed a Director on 11 May 2007. He is responsible for HSBC's Trade Services and Supply Chain business globally, a role which he has undertaken since April 2007. Prior to this he was responsible for HSBC's payments and cash management activities across 21 countries and territories throughout the Asia-Pacific region. He joined HSBC in 1981 and has worked in various countries and territories throughout the Middle East and Asia Pacific, undertaking various roles in transaction banking, systems development, relationship management and strategic planning. Mr. WEBB holds a bachelor degree in management sciences from the University of Manchester and is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers.