HSBC has appointed Jonathan Evans, former director-general of MI5, as non-executive director, effective from August 2103.
In his new role, Evans will be on the main board of HSBC as well as become a member of the new financial system vulnerabilities committee, set up to identify areas where the bank may become exposed to financial crime or system abuse.
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Evans joins Jim Comey, a former US deputy Attorney General with a background in fighting drug cartels, on the committee.
During his 33 years at MI5, Evans’ focus has been on international and domestic counter-terrorism, including cyber threats.
HSBC chairman, Douglas Flint, said that Evans’ expertise would "be of considerable value to the board as it addresses its governance of systemic threats".
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