David Lindberg took up the role of Chief Executive Officer of HSBC UK Bank plc on 8 December 2025, after HSBC announced on 21 October 2025 that he had been appointed to the role upon receipt of regulatory approval. Lindberg was previously CEO of Retail Banking at NatWest Group, and his appointment places him on HSBC's Group Operating Committee from the date of his assumption of the UK chief executive role.
He succeeds Ian Stuart, who has led HSBC UK since 2017 and will now take up a newly created position as Group Customer and Culture Director.
LINDBERG'S BACKGROUND
Lindberg joined NatWest Group in 2020, and before that worked at Westpac, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and ANZ.
HSBC UK is the primary vehicle through which HSBC serves retail and small business customers in Britain.
REGULATORY APPROVAL
The Senior Managers and Certification Regime requires regulatory pre-approval for individuals taking on senior management functions at UK-regulated banks. HSBC's 21 October 2025 announcement said the appointment was made upon receipt of regulatory approval, and HSBC has since confirmed that Lindberg joined on 8 December 2025.