Speakers

Sue Alexander is responsible for HSBC’s environmental activities across HSBC’s global business. The current flagship programme is the HSBC Water Programme, launched in 2012. This is a five year US$100 million partnership with three charities that rank among the world’s most respected environmental and sustainable development organisations – Earthwatch, WaterAid and WWF.

Sue was also previously responsible for the last flagship programme, the HSBC Climate Partnership, a US$100m investment over five years from 2007 - 2011. This engaged more than 60,000 employees over the period.

Prior to joining Global Corporate Sustainability in May 2007 Sue’s career spanned a variety of roles in HSBC UK Bank before specialising in project management. She was a Senior Project Manager in HSBC UK Bank responsible for a number of change programmes and system implementations across a diverse range of business functions.

Sue was a founding member of the women’s network in HSBC UK Bank in 2005 and remains the leader of this group. She champions diversity and inclusion both internally and outside the Bank.