HSBC Bank Middle East has announced the appointment of Mr. Simon Burdett as Head of Business Banking, Qatar. Mr. Burdett has over 13 years experience in banking and finance, with a wealth of knowledge across all aspects of banking coupled with a particular focus on SMEs. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) form an integral part of the business mix for HSBC Qatar as they play as an important economic role in Qatar's long term strategic development.
"HSBC has been present in Qatar since 1954 and has always been fully committed to supporting local economic activities. The SME sector forms the backbone of a growing economy and with our unique products and services HSBC is perfectly positioned to serve this sector. Simon has strong credentials in Business Banking and I am confident that together we can achieve strong results" said Fadi A Fattal, Head of Commercial Banking, HSBC Qatar.
"In a rapidly changing and expanding market it is imperative for our customers to know that they have a dependable business partner in their bank. HSBC continues to strongly support SMEs and be open and connected with our customers to ensure that we can meet all their banking requirements. I look forward to the future as we continue to deliver our excellent customer service proposition to both existing and new customers." said Simon Burdett, Head of Business Banking, HSBC Qatar.
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HSBC Bank Middle East Limited (HSBC)
HSBC is the largest and most widely represented international bank in the Middle East. HSBC Bank Middle East Limited has 50 branches throughout the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Algeria and the Palestinian Autonomous Area. In addition to the branch network HSBC maintains a representative office in Tripoli, Libya. This extensive regional coverage is strengthened by HSBC Bank Egypt SAE; HSBC Saudi Arabia Limited; SABB Securities Limited; SABB Takaful Co.; and Dar Es Saalam Investment Bank.
Media enquiries to Greta Madgwick, Manager Communications, Tel +974 44254224 or email greta.madgwick@hsbc.com
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