Susan joined the HSBC Group in 1995 after practicing as a lawyer in law firms in London and Hong Kong. On joining HSBC, she was employed in various roles in the legal function in Hong Kong and was appointed Deputy General Counsel, Asia Pacific in 2007 and Asia Pacific Regional Head of Global Banking and Markets Legal in 2010.

She then moved to Dubai to take up the role of Regional General Counsel for the Middle East/North Africa in April 2013 and returned to Hong Kong in January 2016 to take up her current role of Regional General Counsel, Asia Pacific. She has since been appointed General Manager of HSBC.

Susan is qualified as a solicitor in both England and Hong Kong and is a member of the Law Society in both jurisdictions. She is also an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers.

Her technical experience includes asset financing and mortgage enforcement, shipping and banking litigation, corporate and private trusts law, trade and receivable financing and securities law.

Her current role involves her leading a team of almost 400 lawyers across Asia Pacific. She is a member of HSBC’s Asia Executive Committee and of the Global Legal Executive Committee. She handles sensitive high-profile legal issues, advises on geopolitical matters and oversees major litigation. Susan sits with and is the legal adviser to the board of The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd

She is involved in various women’s networking and development forums and mentors several women in the banking industry. Susan is also an active supporter of HSBC’s community initiatives.